Adult Water Confidence Course
For adults nervous or fearful of water
The Waterworks, Killerig, Carlow - Killerig
Wednesdays @ 5:30pm
Instructors
Helder Andrade
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
Spring 2025
Course Dates
Lesson 1
12 February 2025
Lesson 2
19 February 2025
Lesson 3
26 February 2025
Lesson 4
05 March 2025
Lesson 5
12 March 2025
Lesson 6
19 March 2025
Lesson 7
26 March 2025
Lesson 8
02 April 2025
Lesson 9
09 April 2025
Lesson 10
16 April 2025
