GOswim Academy

The GOswim Academy

Advance your swimming skills to enjoy all that aquatic recreation has to offer!

Part of the GOswim Swimming and Water Safety Program Pathway, the GOswim Academy Level 1 serve as a transition from learning the foundations of swimming and water safety to participation in competitive swimming. The GOswim Academy is designed to encourage continued participation in aquatic activity including involvement in competitive swimming and swimming for health and wellbeing.

Overview of Learning Outcomes

GOswim Academy 1
  • Demonstrate different water entry and exit methods based on different scenario and water environment
  • Practice being able to swim different strokes at different speeds. Work out which stroke and speed is required to get to a finishing point in a desired time
  • Practice being in a position of danger, be able to analyse the surroundings and select the method to navigate obstacles in order to reach a point of safety
  • Be able to reflect on their own current level of competency and be able to select a target that is attainable within the selected timeframe, with a knowledge of how to achieve it.

Further Development Pathways

Find out more about our squads program that supports all swimmers to train to their individual potential and maximise their enjoyment of the sport, whether swimming for fun, competition and other aquatic activities.