National Plan for Teaching Swimming

Stages 1 – 7 - (Learn to Swim)

· Each stage takes the form of a course which runs for approximately 12 weeks (a school term)

· Each swimmer should attend at least 9 out of 12 lessons to complete the course

· There will be no final assessment day. The swimmers will be continually assessed and progress onto the next level at the end of the 12 weeks, providing they have reached the standard required by the National Teaching Plan.

The main aim of the National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) is to develop a wide range of skills. The content of the NPTS prepares swimmers to participate in a variety of different disciplines and in so doing develops a more rounded and more skilful performer. This will increase the range of opportunities open to the swimmer in terms of future development whilst at the same time provides a sound skill basis for those wishing to progress to the competitive aspect of the sport.