Swimming Lessons at Coral Reef

Coral Reef follows the ASA National plan for teaching swimming.

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The emphasis is upon development of very basic motor skills and introduction to water and the swimming environment through fun and games.

The next stage along the ‘journey’ takes a Swimmer through fundamental movement skills, Stage 1 - 7 of the NPTS. As we only cater for pre school children stage 1 and 2 are normally achieved and sometimes stage 3.

Stage 1

Developing basic safety awareness, the ‘class’ scenario, basic movement skills and water confidence skills. Swimmers may use aids, e.g. arm bands, floats, etc.

Stage 2

Developing safe entries to the water, including jumping in, basic floating, travel front and back up to a distance of 5 metres, plus rotation to regain upright positions. Swimmers may use aids, e.g. arm bands, floats, etc.

Stage 3

Developing safe entries including submersion, travel up to 10 metres on the front and back, progress rotation skills and water safety knowledge. At this stage, the Swimmer will be assessed without the use of aids or support.

Swimming lessons are provided during term time for pre-school children and adults on weekday mornings and afternoons. These take place in the splash pool or the Little Corals area and the water temperature is usually 30 degrees centigrade.

Lessons are split into five groups: