Adult Water Confidence Course
For adults nervous or fearful of water
The Waterworks, Killerig, Carlow - Killerig
Tuesdays @ 12:45pm
Instructors
Amanda Staunton
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Course description
An introduction to water entry and basic movements in shallow water for those that are nervous and/or fearful. Overcoming anxiety and achieving comfort and confidence is the primary objective before moving forward into basic independent movement. We begin by establishing an understanding of safety and aqua basics in and around water, while gently developing confidence at a gradual pace.
Course Details
Course Length
10 Lessons
Lesson Duration
45 minutes
Class Size
8 Places
Curriculum Levels
1
Course Skills
- Techniques to overcome fear / anxiety
- Comfortable water entry & exit
- Water safety fundamentals
- Deconstructing misconceptions and learning water facts
- Feeling comfortable & confident in water
- First movements
- Supported flotation
- Supported body positions
- Comfort with water on face
- Introduction to breathing for swimming
- Preparation for swimming lessons
Term
Winter 2024
Course Dates
Lesson 1
19 November 2024
Lesson 2
26 November 2024
Lesson 3
03 December 2024
Lesson 4
10 December 2024
Lesson 5
17 December 2024
Lesson 6
07 January 2025
Lesson 7
14 January 2025
Lesson 8
21 January 2025
Lesson 9
28 January 2025
Lesson 10
04 February 2025
Break / No classes on 24th and 31st December
