The JUMP! Swim School Curriculum and Levels are built around 3 pillars of swim teaching being, Prepare, Instruct, Praise. This philosophy is the backbone of the program and weaved into every class we teach.
When developing the program, Ian believed that it is these 3 pillars of swim teaching which is the difference between children developing skills in the water and resisting. The development of skills and the time it takes to develop is the difference between children swimming earlier and doing it in a safe, loving and adventurous spirit.
PREPARE our children through the use of water conditioning, a basic fundamental is the need of children to not only accept water but embrace it.
INSTRUCT our children through telling them with verbal direction and showing them with physical manipulation of their body to help develop the motion and the skill. We guide them through the process with support and assistance.
PRAISE our children for every success. Learning to swim is a fun adventure! After every new skill or attempt we provide encouragement and recognition.
Theses 3 pillars of teaching will be forever embedded within our program. They are attributed to the quick development of skill that we have seen through the program, and what has been so successful for so many children. Every class of every level of skill development in our program utilises theses 3 pillars swim teaching, and is the foundation of our mission to help inspire more babies and children on an adventure through water.
