Name

Random Skill Test

Core Skill

This challenge tests the participants’ knowledge and demonstration of various swimming skills.

What

The participants will randomly select a swimming skill from the Teaching Swimming workbook and explain and show how to perform it.

How

• Break into small groups of no more than 6 participants.
• One person in the group uses the Teaching Swimming workbook. Flip to a random blue skill.
• Another person has to say 2 key elements to the skill AND physically demonstrate what it looks like.
• Rotate so that all skills are demonstrated or all people have gone 2x.
• Have fun with the demonstrations; front float laying on floor; backstroke swimming on back on floor, etc.

Difficulties participants might face

Some possible difficulties that participants might face are:

• Not remembering the key elements of the skill or confusing them with another skill.
• Not being able to demonstrate the skill accurately or clearly, especially if the skill involves complex movements or coordination.
• Feeling embarrassed or awkward to perform the skill in front of others, especially if the skill is unfamiliar or challenging.

How this challenge relates to swim instruction

This challenge relates to swim instruction in several ways:

• It reinforces the participants’ understanding of the swimming skills and their components, which is essential for effective teaching and feedback.
• It enhances the participants’ ability to demonstrate the swimming skills, which is important for modeling and correcting the learners’ performance.
• It fosters the participants’ confidence and creativity in teaching and learning swimming skills, which is beneficial for creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

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Levels information:

• Testable skills definition and details
• Quick test criteria
• Instructor need-to-knows
• Manager pay attention to
• Pool location suggestions
• Level specific tips for better instruction

Covering the following levels: Parent Tot, Guppies, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4

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Training:

• Timeline expectations for 8 modules
• Module expectations for staff and leaders
• Leadership actions and goals
• Participant goals
• Activity, Activity, Challenge block plan for each module
• Peer teaching guide and evaluation for staff training

Follow this guide in a full 6 hour training day or break it up into the individual modules for smaller in-service type trainings.

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Problem Solving:

• Tools for working with swimmers, parents, and staff
• Guides on giving feedback, talking to parents
• Quick examples and images for context
• Walk-through for better management
• Leadership guides to being a better manager
• Recommendations for personal growth in aquatics

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• The PDF is a handbook for lesson coordinators who are responsible for fun and effective instruction in swimming lessons and swim teams.
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• The handbook covers the following categories and topics:
  • Level structure: It explains the different levels of swimming skills from Parent Tot to Level 4, and the testable skills, pool locations, instructor knowledge, and supervisor tips for each level.
  • Training: It provides guidance on how to set expectations, review skills, set up classes, use command language, give feedback, use teaching methods, address fear, and use peer teaching for instructors.
  • Problem-solving: It offers advice on how to deal with common problems such as level assessments, evaluations, parent communication, fear, and staff management.
  • Personal growth: It encourages lesson coordinators to use swimming and meditation as a way to improve their well-being and performance.