Adult Programs

Adult ProgramsAdult Learn to Swim
Beginner:

  • Non swimmer
  • Unable to exhale under water/unable to put face in water
  • No water confidence
  • Cannot float
  • Unable to propel through water
  • Has a fear or previous bad experience

Adult Learn to Swim
Intermediate: 

  • Is able to submerge under water
  • Some swimming experience
  • Can propel through water with rudimentary breaststroke or freestyle
  • A little water experience
  • Can propel through the water for 5-10 metres

As an adult, you may decide to learn to swim for many different reasons and the process may be quick or slow, just as it is for children. Reasons to learn to swim include:

  • Improved fitness and health (swimming is a low impact activity)
  • Personal satisfaction
  • Getting over a past trauma,
  • Opportunity to learn something new

Adult LTS classes work on the basic principles of teaching freestyle, as this tends to be the stroke most adults want to learn. Other strokes can be explored and developed if the group is willing and capable of moving forward.

Maximum number of students in  Learn to swim classes =7 and Stroke Correction  classes =8.
Classes run for 45 minutes.

Initially swimmers will be taught to submerge and blow bubbles, they will learn about their body’s buoyancy in the water both on the front and back and about recovering from those positions. Swimmers will then move onto gaining a streamlined body position, the kick and arms. Breathing and timing issues will be refined last.

Classes are held in the indoor 20metre pool, which is purpose-built for learning to swim at any age. Goggles are recommended for all swimmers, all other equipment is provided. The swim Instructors will utilise aids such as kickboards, foam noodles to assist in the learning process. 

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Adult Stroke Correction

If you are tired of being slow or having to rest every fifty metres this class is for you. Our instructors will analyse your stroke and give you advice on how to correct it by using drills that will improve your style as well as help to increase fitness and endurance.

The main focus in this level is on the freestyle stroke. Most participants will be aiming to improve breathing, efficiency of stroke and build stamina. Other strokes can be explored and developed if the group is willing and capable to move forward.

Many elementary skills will be revisited to ensure basics of body position, breathing, floating and recovery have been mastered by the group.

Adult Stroke Correction is for adults who have a basic stroke and breathing skills and can swim approximately 50 metres freestyle without stopping.

Classes commence in the indoor 20 metre pool, to cater for quality practice rather than quantity in the early stages. As the group progresses, classes can move to the oudoor pool to lengthen and challenge students as they show readiness.

Adult Swim-Fit

A one hour session is specifically designed for the ‘not so confident squad’ swimmer. The swimmer should be able to swim at least 200m of freestyle non-stop. The sessions aim to extend the swimmer in their strength and endurance. The Swim-Fit class aims to develop more confidence, achieve personal goals and create good lifestyle habits (and maybe get a little addicted along the way!). Swimmers can use this squad to help them make the transition to the adult squad classes. Flippers, pull buoy and hand paddles are required for this squad. Swimmers can join at any time. Call LPAC reception for current session times and prices or see the LPAC squad program time table.
Casual entry or decrement passes can be purchased.

Adult Squad

The Adult Squad is designed for advanced swimmers who are able to swim 2km or more. Most sessions cover between 3km-4km.
The Adult Squad at LPAC caters for those who enjoy their swimming and wish to do so for fitness or enjoyment, as well as providing challenging sets for tri-athletes, ocean swimmers and masters swimmers.
Flippers, pull buoy and hand paddles are required for this squad. Swimmers can join at any time. Call LPAC reception for current session times and prices or see the LPAC squad program time table.
Casual entry or decrement passes can be purchased.