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Why Deep Water Lessons Make a Big Difference in Swim Confidence

June 29, 2025

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Our Swim School Team have put together a few basic tips you and your child might find helpful as they progress their journey to becoming a competent swimmer.

Facilitate building trust

Children often do not know their instructor and trust is a huge part of teaching swimming. Before each lesson and in between lessons talk about the instructor using their name so the children are mentally prepared and make a big display of yourself meeting the instructor so that the children can see you trust them as well.

 

Not sure about wearing goggles

Some children really don’t like putting their googles on and using them, especially the little ones. A good tip is to let them play with them at home in the shower and bath.

Get that Streamline

The best position for moving through water is a straight line along the surface of the pool. For some kids this is a challenge but practice pretending to be an arrow or a rocket ship so that fingers part the water and keep head in line with body. 

Streamline position  - We do this with all levels starting with our toddlers by doing motor boats with them in the water. Arms stretched out in front or holding a board. Kicking legs with face in the water blowing bubbles to make motorboat noises. 

Pull - Breathe - Kick - Glide

Breaststroke can be tricky! Fix your breaststroke timing by getting the 'pull, breathe, kick, glide' sequence just right for a smooth and efficient swimming stroke.

  1. Pull with arms
  2. Breathe in
  3. Kick with legs 
  4. Glide for 3 seconds

Keep it positive 

Always talk about the positive things a child can do while swimming and only focus on that. It will build the child’s confidence, it feels good and distracts them from the things they do not like to do. 

At Perth HPC, we’re proud to offer swimming lessons in the only deep water facility in the area. Learning in deep water provides unique benefits that help children become safer, stronger, and more confident swimmers.

1. Builds True Water Confidence

In deep water, there’s no option to stand up or touch the bottom. This encourages children to trust their skills, floating, treading water, and swimming, rather than relying on their surroundings. Over time, this builds genuine confidence and independence in the water.

2. Prepares for Real-World Conditions

Whether it’s the beach, a lake, or a river, most natural water environments are deep. Learning in a deep pool helps children feel more prepared for these settings, making them better equipped for open water swimming and more aware of how to stay safe.

3. Improves Technique and Body Positioning

Without the ability to push off the bottom, swimmers naturally develop better body alignment and stroke technique. This leads to more efficient movement through the water and a stronger foundation for advanced skills.

4. Smaller Class Ratios for Focused Learning

Our deep water lessons feature smaller class sizes, allowing instructors to give more individual attention. This means more feedback, faster progress, and a safer, more supportive learning environment.

5. Builds Mental Resilience

Deep water can feel intimidating at first—but overcoming that fear is a powerful experience. Children learn to stay calm, focused, and capable in challenging situations, which builds mental resilience that extends beyond the pool.

6. Keeps Kids Engaged

With no shallow end to rest in, children stay active and engaged throughout the lesson. This leads to better fitness, improved endurance, and more time spent practicing essential skills.

Whether your child is just starting out or ready to take their swimming to the next level, our deep water swim school offers the perfect environment to grow. With expert instructors, smaller class sizes, and a focus on safety and skill development, we’re here to help every swimmer thrive.

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