Requirements

• Recommended for children from about 4.5 years of age who have little or no experience in the water.
  Swimming skills are not required.

Course description:

In this course, children are introduced to the water in a gentle and playful way.

The aim is to reduce fears, gain confidence in the water and learn basic skills for later swimming.

Through child-friendly exercises and lots of fun in the water, the children learn, among other things:

• to move safely in the water (running, jumping, gliding)

• to dip your face into the water and hold your breath

• to gain first experiences with floating, gliding and exhaling in the water

• to be carried in the prone and supine positions

The course lays the foundation for the Seahorse course and all other swimming courses by promoting the children's position in the water, coordination and confidence - without any pressure to perform.

Learning objectives at a glance

• Reducing fears of water

• Building water habituation and water confidence

• Promoting motor skills for learning to swim

• Preparation for the Seahorse (breaststroke technique, diving exercises)