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Ever wondered how long it really takes to learn to swim?<\/p>\n
It doesn’t matter whether you\u2019re a child or an adult, the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Learning to swim is a journey that’s unique to each individual, influenced by factors like comfort in the water, age, learning style, and personal goals.<\/p>\n
This article dives into the various elements that affect how long it takes to learn how to swim, from overcoming initial fear to mastering different strokes.<\/p>\n
We’ll explore Cindy’s Swim School’s unique approach to teaching, with tailored programs for babies, children, and adults.\u00a0 And if you want to know exact timelines for you or your child – we’ve got straight answers to that too!\u00a0<\/p>\n
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At Cindy\u2019s we believe you are always learning, so defining what you want to learn is an important step in planning success.<\/p>\n
How long it takes to learn how to swim depends on how you define success. Is it swimming 10 or 25 metres freestyle confidently, or does it involve mastering different strokes, or even competing in an event? Defining clear goals helps set expectations for the learning process.<\/p>\n
Our team of passionate and helpful teachers are always ready to help their swimmers achieve their goals. No goal is too small or too big!<\/p>\n
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Of course there are many variables which affect how long it takes each person to learn how to swim. It depends on:<\/p>\n
As swimming is a life skill, it can affect people on a profound level. This explains why young children instinctively are scared and cling to their swimming teachers or parents. In adults, it can exhibit as stiff muscles, anxiety, panic attacks or in various other ways.<\/p>\n
Some swimmers get in on their first lesson, and within a few minutes are splashing up and down the pool, like they\u2019ve been doing it for years. Others are cautious and take longer to relax into the water. Our teachers at Cindy\u2019s are passionate and genuinely want all their swimmers to have the best swimming journey.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t worry if you are nervous. Keep a positive attitude, communicate any worries to your teacher and trust them to guide you gently when you feel scared. If you don\u2019t understand something or aren’t getting a certain exercise, don\u2019t hesitate to ask. Everyone learns differently and our teachers can teach exercises in different ways to make them accessible to all our swimmers.<\/p>\n
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At Cindy\u2019s we follow teaching programmes based on age and development – both physically and cognitive – and so we have different expectations about learning timelines. Here is some information and links so you can see what we expect babies and children to achieve with consistent weekly lessons.<\/p>\n
Our baby classes are separated according to age. Baby 1 classes are for 6 weeks to 10 months, baby 2 classes teach 10 to 18 months, baby 3 classes are for 18 to 24 months.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Baby 1 classes teach babies to swim with adult support, noodles and back floats. Baby 3 classes can include swimming with floats and noodles as well as unaided.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Our swimming stages for babies on stages 1 to 3<\/a> show a list of what babies can acheive during their swim lessons. Each stage takes two to three terms to complete.<\/p>\nPreschoolers and School Age Children<\/h4>\n