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STA Diploma in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School

The STA Level 3 Diploma in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School offers progression for level 2 qualified baby swimming teachers looking to expand and develop technical knowledge, supported by the latest academic research and theories.

The Learner

The STA Level 3 Diploma in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School can be undertaken by level 2 baby swimming teachers looking to expand their knowledge and skills in baby swimming. Successful completion of this qualification allows the learner to identify as a level 3 baby swimming teacher and continue to deliver specialised swimming lessons to babies, toddlers and their accompanying adults.

What skills and attributes make a good baby swimming teacher?

Who does this qualification appeal to?

Learners may complete this qualification for a career specifically in teaching baby and pre-school swimming. Alternatively they may undertake this qualification to compliment another role.

The Course

The course is comprised of a mixture of theory and practical elements, enabling the learner to acquire the specialised technical knowledge and practical hands on experience of teaching aquatic activities to babies, toddlers and pre-school children during adult and child lessons.

Learners will expand on their current knowledge and learn the latest developments in baby and pre-school swimming practice. The Diploma covers communication, gentle approaches to swimming, baby and toddler development, transition to independent swimming, submersions, babies and pre-schoolers with additional needs and the importance of reflection as a teacher.

The following units are covered within this qualification:

• Communication within Baby and Pre-School Swimming Lessons
• Gentle Approach to Swimming
• Submersions within Baby and Pre-School Swimming Lessons
• Childhood Development Stages and Transition into Independence
• Learning and Play within Swimming Lessons
• Sensory Awareness within Swimming Lessons
• Babies and Pre-Schoolers with Additional Needs
• Reflecting upon Own Skills and Practice
• Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
• Planning, Preparing and Teaching Baby and Pre-School Swimming
• Baby and Pre-School Swimming

Assessment

The STA Level 3 Diploma in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School is tutor-assessed through the completion of:

• Portfolio
• Worksheets
• Case studies
• Lesson plans
• Lesson evaluation
• Reflective journal
• Practical teaching

Learners have 9 months to complete and submit all post-course work.

Renewal

This course does not carry an expiry date—instead learners are encouraged to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date through completion of continuing professional development (CPD).