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Course Benefits
- Build confidence teaching advanced and pre-squad swimmers.
- Develop specialist stroke knowledge valued by swim schools.
- Take a recognised step toward swim coaching pathways.
- Not-for-profit. Purpose-driven. Community-focused.
All AUSTSWIM surpluses are reinvested into education quality, teacher support and community impact.
Course Overview
The AUSTSWIM Towards Competitive Strokes course is developed to help AUSTSWIM Teachers develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the higher levels in learn-to-swim programs.
This course is extremely valuable for the teacher of the more advanced swimmers, as it provides a basis to enable all swimmers to achieve good swimming technique. This course helps teachers to develop their knowledge and expertise in each of the essential disciplines of competitive swimming.
This course is ideal for:
- Swimming teachers who are ready to deepen their technical expertise and extend into higher levels of learn to swim teaching.
- Aspiring licensed swim coaches who need the required certification to enrol in the Development Coaching Course and begin their coaching career in Australia.
- Anyone wanting to become a swim coach - If you have a keen interest in learning more about swimming technique and you are considering a career in the aquatic industry, this prerequisite course provides an excellent opportunity to learn.
What you’ll learn:
- Advanced stroke technique - how to develop the strokes with a focus on efficiency, timing, coordination and body position.
- Stroke progression - learn how to apply effective drills and progressions for improving performance.
- Pre-competitive skill development - understand how to prepare swimmers for squad environments and competitive swimming.
- Introduction to coaching principles - gain insight into core coaching concepts.
- Teaching swimmers beyond learn-to-swim - build confidence in managing higher-level swimmers while maintaining safety, engagement and progression.
Upon successful completion:
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You will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Details
AUSTSWIM is committed to ensuring that all learners are enrolled in courses appropriate to their skills, capabilities and eligibility.
1. Minimum Age
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Candidates must be 16 years of age before commencing the course.
Please note: You do not need to have a Swim Teacher licence to complete this course.
2. Technology and Digital Access
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Candidates must have access to a computer or a suitable device with internet access to complete the required online quiz.
The course is delivered through a blended learning model comprising:
- One-day workshop – 8 hours incorporating theory and practical in water session.
Assessment Requirements
- Online quiz.
Candidates receive a completion email, followed by a Certificate of Completion.
Topics include:
- Effective teaching and coaching, language and terminology.
- Safeguarding in sport.
- The competitive environment: Managing squads and larger groups.
- Swimming fundamentals and biomechanics, starts and turns.
- Freestyle/backstroke/breaststroke and butterfly rules and practices.
- Practical application, learning and practising the drills.
- Next steps and opportunities.
AUSTSWIM Course Terms and Conditions
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This course is the approved prerequisite for entry into the Swimming Australia National Coaching Framework |
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