Private Swimming Classes

Swimming Classes – Private and Group Sessions

Private Swimming Classes

From my observations, private swimming classes are probably the most appropriate way of teaching children or adults how to swim. Each child or adult trainee has a concentration and power peaks, as well as moments of distraction and weakness. During private swimming training session the concentration peak can be detected and prolonged in time, with the help of the swimming instructor. With the right approach, it becomes a pleasure for the student. Respectively, when the student needs relaxation or cheering up, the good tutor would notice, and introduce some lighter exercises or rest.

Based on my teaching experience, I prefer giving private swimming sessions for the following reasons:

• The student has my full devoted attention during the swimming practice.
• Private classes provide 4 times faster learning rate. To get an impression of the progress of a kid (previously unable to swim) within just 4 training sessions, have a look at the video swimming tutorials.
• During private classes I address the specific aspects of the kid’s motive or breathing techniques which he/she finds more challenging.
• Uniqueness!  Video feedback option for the private lessons I give. Should the student or their parent request, I capture the swimming aspect which is being trained during the session. After the lesson, I forward the captured video, so that the student and his parent can observe any mistakes made. Besides, this allows the student to track his progress in time, by comparing performance from previous classes.
• Concentration and distraction peaks vary from kid to kid. This means for all kids the need to play and release attention comes at different times. That’s why teaching effectiveness is somewhat reduced during group classes.
• If the student has a fear of water (aqua phobia) or depths (bathophobics), I assign exercises specific for their individual needs, performed at the relevant speed for them. Thus, transition from shallow to deep water in the pool happens gradually and smoothly, with no stress or drama. This is much harder to achieve within a group session.

Although I prefer training kids in private swimming sessions, I also teach beginners in small groups.

Group Swimming Classes – pros and cons

Unlike private swimming lessons, where the child trains alone with the tutor, sometimes in group classes there may be 7-8 kids or more. The benefit of group sessions for the kids is the opportunity to socialize, have more fun and make friends. The main benefit is the competitive environment of this format, with the kids comparing who performs better. On the other hand, group swimming sessions create greater distraction points. When in a group, kids lose concentration quicker than in private. Instead of paying attention to instructions, they tend to tease and play with each other.

Another important issue that comes with distraction is the increased risk of sinking under water. When teaching children in a larger group, it is harder for the instructor to keep an eye on everyone simultaneously. And students’ safety in the pool is one of the main priorities during swimming sessions.

Finally, some kids master swimming exercises faster and better than others. Having a single student struggle delays the learning process for the whole group.

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If I have gained your trust regarding private swimming lessons, please call: +359 886 27 29 28 – Svetlomir Vidulov. If you’d rather have your kid learn swimming in the company of their friend, you can still count on me.