Sport: How to Teach Someone to Swim
Teaching another person to swim is a rewarding task. However, it's not an easy one, as there is a lot to cover and you need to be absolutely aware of what the person is doing at all times, to ensure that the person is both safe and is swimming correctly. If you're keen to teach someone to swim, you're now the "teacher" and your pupil is the "learner", and it's time to get into the water. 1. Overcoming any water fears a. Get rid of any fear of water. This step is only needed if the learner is scared of water in the first place. Gently introduce the learner to being in the water, starting in the shallow end of the pool. Let him/her paddle around in the water, until he/she feels safe being there. You may want to hold his/her hand to make them feel less anxious, or give him/her some kind of buoyancy aid. b. Note that it is often very beneficial to teach the " learner " not to drown first. Make sure that the learner understan...