Children –Swimming
Swimming is more than just a sport – it is a life skill that will bring your children joy and confidence for life. For children, water is not only fun but also a place where they learn to trust their abilities, strengthen their bodies, and experience a sense of freedom and joy.
Age categories
3+ years for private lessons. With individual care even for those younger than 3 years. Max. number of children per instructor: 4 beginners, 8 advanced.
Benefits of swimming
- Improved physical fitness: Swimming strengthens muscles, improves endurance and coordination.
- Mental well-being: Swimming helps reduce stress and supports mental balance.
- Basic life skills: Swimming skills are essential for water safety and can be a foundation for other water sports.
- Safety: Children learn correct behaviour in and around water, which is key to injury prevention.
- Socialisation: Swimming courses are a great opportunity for children to meet peers and make new friendships.
Our methodology
At Sport Academy, we respect children as equal partners. We perceive their needs and adapt to their current motor development and psychological level. We work with the trust the coach earns from the child, and together we guide the child through the swimming tuition process. Even children who were afraid of water have fallen in love with swimming with Sport Academy. Our coaches approach teaching with kindness and patience, creating a safe and supportive environment. We work with the 5D concept, which includes 5 basic swimming skills:
- swimming breathing
- swimming position on back and front
- submerging
- jumps and falls
- swimming movement
Cooperation with parents
Cooperation with parents is crucial for our work with children. We are open to your questions and happy to discuss our didactic methods and your children's direction with you. The core units – child, parents, coach – form a triangle where each side carries a share of responsibility in the training process and none should be neglected. If required by any party, we can organise tripartite sessions in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Swimming course categories
Jellyfish – beginners, 5–6 years
Children gradually become familiar with the water and acquire basic swimming habits and techniques.
- no swimming skills required
- it is an advantage if the child likes water, can submerge their face and exhale into the water through the mouth or nose
Starfish – intermediate, 7–8 years
Children discard swimming aids and manage to swim independently.
- breathing through mouth and nose into the water
- submerging face and full body immersion in the water
- gliding on front and back
- kicking on front or back
Stingrays – advanced, 9–11 years
Perfecting swimming strokes and learning new techniques (backstroke, front crawl, breaststroke).
- breathing through mouth and nose into the water
- submerging face and full body immersion in the water
- gliding on front and back
- swimming 25 m kicking on front with a board and on back without a board
Orcas – performance courses, 12–15 years
Swimming training focused on speed, fitness and improving swimming technique.
- breathing through mouth and nose into the water
- submerging face and full body immersion in the water
- gliding on front and back
- swimming 50 m without a break
- mastery of two swimming strokes
Join our swimming courses and discover joy and confidence in the water. Together, we will achieve your goals!
Before you start choosing the right swimming course for your child, answer a few basic questions that will help select the correct swimming group.
