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Here’s an inside look at Jim Reiser teaching one of his new students the breaststroke. As you can see, his student is just in the beginning phases of learning the stroke. Coach Reiser will not only use good verbal cues and specific, corrective feedback, he also incorporates kinesthetic teaching methods so Austin can “feel” what he needs to do in order to swim the stroke correctly. Let’s take a peak:
The International Swimming Hall of Fame has named Jim Reiser the recipient of the 2015 Virginia Hunt Newman Award for his curriculum and approach in teaching infants, toddlers, and children to swim. Jim is the first American to win the award in 10 years.
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When giving demonstrations in your learn-to-swim classes, there are a number of critical factors that should be taken into consideration. In fact, numerous studies have been conducted to support the following demonstration considerations:
Status of the model (Landers and Landers, 1973)
When the model should begin demonstrating (McCullagh, Weis, and Ross, 1989)
Correctness of the demonstration (Landers and Landers, 1973)
My goal in this blog/video on demonstrations, however, is to focus in on how the age and skill levelshould influence your demonstration.
Here are a Few Demonstration Guidelines:
Young Beginners (Swim 101):
Limit your demonstrations (one or two is sufficient).
Have them seated on a step or bench (keep them in the water).
Perform your demonstrations toward the students so you can see them at all times.
Stroke-Ready (Swim Strokes 201) or school aged beginners(Swim 102/103):
Limit your demonstrations (one or two is sufficient).
Keeping your students safety in mind, you may want these students to stand so they get a better look at what you are demonstrating (Standing gives them a higher vantage point which may be helpful).
Keeping safety in mind (each class is different), providing your students a look at the skill from different angles can be especially helpful (see video embedded below).
Advanced Strokes (Advanced Swim Strokes 300 or Lifesaving Strokes 400):
Provide a third demonstration if you feel it would be helpful and that you still have your student’s attention
Keeping your students safety in mind, you may want these students to stand so they get a better look at what you are demonstrating (Standing gives them a higher vantage point which may be helpful).
Keeping safety in mind (each class is different), providing your students a look at the skill from different angles can be especially helpful (see video embedded below).
Three More Helpful Tips for ALL Ages and Skill Levels:
Don’t just demonstrate when a skill is new. Demonstrate anytime you feel that feedback alone isn’t getting the job done. “Seeing it” again can be huge!
Make sure that you are performing the skill correctly. Students are very good at replicating what they see (right or wrong).
Compare and contrast. Show the skill correctly vs. the skill incorrectly vs. the skill correctly again.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame has named Jim Reiser the recipient of the 2015 Virginia Hunt Newman Award for his curriculum and approach in teaching infants, toddlers, and children to swim. Jim is the first American to win the award in 10 years.
If you would like to learn more about the Swim Lessons University certification program and curriculum, make sure to visit us atwww.SwimLessonsUniversity.com We have training and certification programs designed for both private instructors as well as organizations like YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Athletic Clubs, and more.
Swim Lessons University is currently being utilized by recreation departments, YMCAs, America Camp Association swim lessons programs, as well as by private swimming instructors in 45 states and over 30 countries!
You can also call us toll free at 1-866-498-SWIM (7946).
Have you ever seen the “Whack-a-Mole” game at Chuck E. Cheese’s? That’s where I got the idea for “Whack-a-Mole” in the pool! The children like when I pretend to be a “grumpy old man” (I’m really not :-)and they pretend to be the moles. As you can see below, the kids really love it. In fact, it is one of my most requested games from my Swim 102 and Swim Strokes 200 level students!
SAFETY NOTE: As you can see in the video, all you have to do to make “your club” is simply slide the foam from one end of the barbell next to the other. Even though the barbell is made of foam, I strongly recommend that you hit the water to the right or left of where the child goes underwater to be sure you don’t actually hit anyone! This safety precaution also actually makes this swim lesson game even more fun because you can hit the water harder–making more noise and adding to the excitement . . . for the kids of course!
The International Swimming Hall of Fame has named Jim Reiser the recipient of the 2015 Virginia Hunt Newman Award for his curriculum and approach in teaching infants, toddlers, and children to swim. Jim is the first American to win the award in 10 years.
If you would like to learn more about the Swim Lessons University certification program and curriculum, make sure to visit us atwww.SwimLessonsUniversity.com We have training and certification programs designed for both private instructors as well as organizations like YMCAs, Recreation Departments, Athletic Clubs, and more.
Swim Lessons University is currently being utilized by recreation departments, YMCAs, America Camp Association swim lessons programs, as well as by private swimming instructors in 45 states and over 30 countries!
You can also call us toll free at 1-866-498-SWIM (7946).