Primary School Teacher Certificate for the Teaching of Swimming - Module 2

Pre-requisite

- Qualified School Teacher status
- Have attended, within the last 2 years, The National Curriculum Training Programme - Short Course (Module 1). (This only applies to candidates who are not attending the full course leading to the Primary School Teacher Certificate for the Teaching of Swimming.)

Aim

To equip a qualified teacher to develop a range of aquatic skills

Objectives

1. To equip the teacher with basic technical knowledge

Syllabus
- Fundamental principles of flotation, resistance, propulsion and rotation
- Acquisition of skill
- Development of the four recognised strokes
- Principles and practice of skill analysis
- Development of technique through the use of progressive practices appropriate to a variety of activities
- Identification of faults, causes and corrections
- Skills to be covered in addition to the four recognised strokes:
- Transition to deep water, surface dives, straddle jump (additional skills are detailed in Module 1)

2. To equip the teacher with knowledge of Health and Safety in the pool environment

Syllabus
- Health and fitness benefits of swimming

3. To assist the teacher to transfer existing skills into the pool environment

Syllabus
- Positioning on the poolside with regards to working with a large group
- Development of visual communication skills
- Working with a large group
- Working with different abilities, including the more advanced swimmers
- Lesson formatting for work with a large group

4. To assist teachers to develop swimming and water safety within their own school

Syllabus
- Planning an effective school programme
- School/Club links
- Role of the ESSA/ASA/RLSS

5. To make teachers aware of the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS)

Method of Assessment

Each teacher will be continuously assessed within the practical context

Time Allocation for Module 2

Six hours theoretical content incorporating TOP Sport Swimming

Four hours practical to include:
- TOP Sport Swimming
- Practical application of Health and Safety provision
- Development of those skills included in the syllabus
- Working with a group
- Working with different abilities
- A lesson demonstration given by the Tutor illustrating a mixed ability lesson

Throughout the course there should be a gradual increase in the number of pupils taught from a small group e.g 4 to a large group of 10+

Course Administration

Each course will normally comprise a maximum of 12 candidates per tutor

All administration will be through the ASA Workforce Development Office

All tutors must be registered with the ASA

Please note that there is a fee for PESSCL funded courses which are under capacity, to encourage full utilisation of the free resources. There is a charge of  £10 per candidate below the recommended number of candidates for the course, e.g a course of 12 will be charged £20

Level of Responsibility

This certificate will equip a qualified school teacher to take a group of children without additional supervision. (This does not include appropriate life guarding provision.)

Supplementary Notes

Each candidate received a pre course study pack when attending the Module One Course - the study pack issued previously is also relevant to this course.

Additional Recommended Reading (not provided as part of course)

Introduction to Swimming Teaching and Coaching (ASA)
Rookie Lifesaver (RLSS UK)

Delivery of the course syllabus will be planned by the Tutor in consultation with the LEA/LA Course Organiser (eg. Number of sessions, allocation of Practical and Theory sessions, etc.)