Swimming Pools and Paddlesports

Course Description

The Swimming Pools and Paddlesports workshop aims to offer practical advice and guidance for gaining access to swimming pools and for getting the most out of pool sessions.

You will develop a good working knowledge of what pressures a pool manager faces. This workshop will support you to make a case for access to your local pool.

Who is the session for?

• Clubs
• Centres
• Pool Mangers
• Coaches
• Instructors
• Parents
• anyone interested in paddlesport in a pool!

The Workshop will also open your eyes to how a pool works and what plant systems do to keep you safe. this gives you a good insight and helps you understand how you can help.

The Swimming Pools and Paddlesports workshop can be delivered face to face or by virtual classroom.

During the workshop you will also explore how to get the most from your sessions and safeguard everyone involved.

if you looking for further information you could try: Paddle UK Awarding Body Guidance for Paddlers and Pool Managers.

This workshop can provide great CPD for coaches already using pools, for more info you can read our article: Choosing Appropriate CPD

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should:

• • Understand access issues related to swimming pool use for paddlesport;
  • Be aware of risk assessment and health and safety guidelines;
  • Be aware of Paddle UK Awarding Body guidelines for the use of swimming pools;
  • Recognise potential staffing issues when working with pool managers and lifeguards;

Course Content

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should:

• Understand access issues related to swimming pool use for paddlesport;
 
• Be aware of risk assessment and health and safety guidelines; 
• Be aware of Paddle UK Awarding Body guidelines for the use of swimming pools; 
• Recognise potential staffing issues when working with pool managers and lifeguards; 
• Understand safeguarding considerations for children and vulnerable adults participating in this environment; 
• Have a working knowledge of paddlesport equipment and its use within swimming pools; 
• Be familiar with a range of paddlesport activities which can be practiced in swimming pools

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