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An introduction to swimming lessons for children and adults.
Children’s lessons
Lessons following the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming are currently delivered at eight council leisure centres in Aireborough, Armley, John Smeaton, Kippax, Kirkstall, Rothwell, Scott Hall and Wetherby. All other council leisure centres follow the Dolphin Awards Scheme.
The lessons are divided into stages where children learn fundamental movement skills before having the opportunity to develop their skills in a specific aquatic discipline. At each stage there are a range of outcomes the child must achieve in order to progress to the next stage. An overview of these outcomes can be found in the ‘guide to swimming lessons’.
The assessment of children on the scheme is a continuous process, meaning they progress at their own pace rather than having to wait for an official assessment week. Badges and certificates are available to purchase from reception on the completion of each stage.
The Fundamental Sports Skills stages are the perfect progression for children that have successfully completed swimming lessons up to stage 7. Stages 8-10 also follow the National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) and give children the chance to develop aquatics skills in diving, lifesaving, competitive swimming, water polo, synchronised swimming and the silver and gold Challenge Awards. An over view can be downloaded in PDF format from the right of this page 'National plan stages 8-10'.
How to enrol for National Plan swimming lessons
To enrol please complete the application form at the back of the ‘guide to swimming lessons’ and take it to the leisure centre where you want to book lessons. Depending on availability you will be offered a choice of classes to attend. If there are no spaces available you will be added to the centre’s waiting list and notified when a space becomes free.
Adult lessons
Adult lessons take place at leisure centres throughout the city and are suitable for complete beginners or anyone wanting to build their confidence in the water. To find out what time lessons take place at a centre near you please contact the centre directly or check out their swim programme.