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The Competent Swimming Program is designed for children who already have the basics covered and are ready to start refining their skills, technique and endurance. Breaststroke is introduced into the Competent Program.
Modules in our Competent Swimming Program
Overview
We all want the best for our kids. Research has shown that children who learn to swim at a young age reach many early childhood developmental milestones earlier than the norm. This includes not just swimming capability, but literacy, numeracy, social and emotional measures as well. This makes kids swimming lessons an excellent choice, providing the best possible start for parents who want to give their children the greatest opportunity to thrive in life.
The Competent Swimming Program brings to life all the skills learned in the previous Foundation and Independent Swim Program. It’s essential to master the skills taught in The Competent Program, we focus on water safety skills, building on endurance and technique, transition from shallow to deep. Breaststroke is a survival stroke that sets you up recreationally and in everyday life skills.
We offer an incredible environment for swimming classes. With a relaxed atmosphere, our swim teachers are specially trained to understand how children can develop their capabilities in the water. They know just when to reassure and when to extend their students so that parents have the joy of experiencing amazing results. Plus with dedicated survival weeks, parents can be confident that their kids are learning all the skills they need to be safe and confident around the water in our swimming program.
Kingswim is a dedicated swim school made for families, and the team have put the effort into making learning to swim easy with 21 centres across the country.
K5
Each stage of the Kingswim program from Independent to Graduate is divided into a series of stages known as K Levels. These K Levels have been specially developed to ensure children learn all the skills they will ever need to be confident and safe in and around the water.
The Competent K Levels are all about refining the water safety skills needed to move through the water with confidence and be safe in more challenging situations.
Milestones
Swim Freestyle Independently
Lateral Kick
Backstroke competently with continuous arms
I am Learning
- Independent freestyle
- Backstroke with continuous arms
- Lateral kick
In K5 swimmers can:
- Swim 8 metres of independent freestyle demonstrating correct breathing technique whilst maintaining a flat body position.
- Swim 8 metres of independent continuous arms backstroke, maintaining a flat body position.
- With the aid of a kickboard, the swimmer can perform 8 metres of lateral kick, on both sides, with their head flat on their shoulder
The Kingswim Competent Kids Swimming Program is where children who love the water become great little swimmers. These levels are where all the key technical knowledge and practice is acquired to be built on in the Graduate Program. Some elements throughout the Competent Program can be quite tricky for some students to master, but practice at this stage will establish all the skills needed for kids to take on any challenge in and around the water. From the school swimming sports to a weekend at the beach, children are confident and safe.
K6
Each stage of the Kingswim program from Independent to Graduate is divided into a series of stages known as K Levels. These K Levels have been specially developed to ensure children learn all the skills they will ever need to be confident and safe in and around the water.
The Competent K Levels are all about refining the skills needed to move through the water with confidence and be safe in more challenging situations.
Milestones
16 metres Freestyle technique using bent arm recovery
16 metres Backstroke with continuous arms
Lateral kick with board demonstrating side breathing skills
I am Learning
- Freestyle using bent arm recovery
- Backstroke with continuous arms
- Lateral kick demonstrating side breathing
In K6 swimmers can:
- In a flat body position, the swimmer can perform 16 metres of freestyle using bent arm recovery, whilst maintaining correct side breathing.
- With correct body position, the swimmer can perform 16 metres of continuous arms backstroke.
- Whilst maintaining a dry shoulder, the swimmer can perform 8 metres of freestyle lateral kick, demonstrating correct breathing technique with the aid of a kickboard.
The Kingswim Competent Kids Swimming Program is where children who love the water become great little swimmers. These levels are where all the key technical knowledge and practice is acquired to be built on in the Graduate Program. Some elements throughout the Competent Program can be quite tricky for some students to master, but practice at this stage will establish all the skills needed for kids to take on any challenge in and around the water. From the school swimming sports to a weekend at the beach, children are confident and safe.
K7
Each stage of the Kingswim program from Independent to Graduate is divided into a series of stages known as K Levels. These K Levels have been specially developed to ensure children learn all the skills they will ever need to be confident and safe in and around the water.
The Competent K Levels are all about refining the skills needed to move through the water with confidence and be safe in more challenging situations.
Milestones
25 metres Freestyle
25 metres Backstroke
Inverted Breaststroke kick
I am Learning
- Inverted breaststroke kick
- Freestyle endurance
- Backstroke endurance
- Diving
In K7 swimmers can:
- Perform correct breaststroke kick on their back, with a small hand scull, over 10 metres.
- Using long strokes, the swimmer is able to perform 25 metres of freestyle with correct technique.
- With continuous arm action, the swimmer is able to perform 25 metres of backstroke with correct technique.
- Perform a teacher assisted dive demonstrating a streamline glide.
The Kingswim Competent Kids Swimming Program is where children who love the water become great little swimmers. These levels are where all the key technical knowledge and practice is acquired to be built on in the Graduate Program. Some elements throughout the Competent Program can be quite tricky for some students to master, but practice at this stage will establish all the skills needed for kids to take on any challenge in and around the water. From the school swimming sports to a weekend at the beach, children are confident and safe.
K8
Each stage of the Kingswim program from Independent to Graduate is divided into a series of stages known as K Levels. These K Levels have been specially developed to ensure children learn all the skills they will ever need to be confident and safe in and around the water.
The Competent K Levels are all about refining the skills needed to move through the water with confidence and be safe in more challenging situations.
Milestones
50 metres Freestyle
Breaststroke
Front Dolphin Kick in streamline position
I am Learning
- Basic Breaststroke
- Freestyle endurance
- Front dolphin kick in streamline position
- Track start dive
In K8 swimmers can:
- Perform 10 metres of Breaststroke with small hand sculls and straight arms.
- Perform freestyle demonstrating 20 metres right side and 20 metres left side breathing with silent arms.
- Perform 6 metres of front dolphin kick in streamline, head down position.
- Perform a teacher assisted track start dive, starting from a knee down position, finishing with a 3 meter streamline glide.
The Kingswim Competent Kids Swimming Program is where children who love the water become great little swimmers. These levels are where all the key technical knowledge and practice is acquired to be built on in the Graduate Program. Some elements throughout the Competent Program can be quite tricky for some students to master, but practice at this stage will establish all the skills needed for kids to take on any challenge in and around the water. From the school swimming sports to a weekend at the beach, children are confident and safe.
Keep Learning with Kingswim
Competent
Swimming lessons for kids who have got the basics covered and are ready to start refining their skills
Common Questions
Who is the best teacher for my child’s swimming lessons? 
At Kingswim, all teachers teach to the same lesson plan. This means that your child will be taught consistently, no matter which teacher they have for their swimming lessons. We have small swimmer to teacher ratios, which means each child will be given close attention and guidance in any given swimming class.
How often will I get feedback on my child’s swimming progress?
We have supervisors for each kids swimming class, who observe each child closely and provide regular feedback to parents. Changing swimming levels is not limited to term breaks, which allows children to progress to the next swimming level whenever they are ready.
How do you guarantee my child will keep learning?
Sometimes a child needs a little extra help – and that’s perfectly ok! If your child needs some extra help to reach the next swimming level, we offer a learning guarantee to ensure that their progress stays on track.
Do you have any school holiday swimming programs?
We sure do! Our Fast Track holiday swimming program is an intensive burst of daily swimming lessons held in the second week of the school holidays, usually for four days. If you can’t come to swimming training for all four days, no worries – just choose the days that suit you! It’s a fun and healthy activity, and a great way to get some extra swimming practice for the kids.
What Others are Saying
Both my daughters have learned to swim here and people often comment at their capability in the water. The pool and facilities are always great and the staff are helpful, accommodating and highly skilled. It’s been worth every cent.
Sally
Low instructor/child ratio, good training, purpose-built facility. Introductory lesson is free by the way – so go try it out for yourself without obligation (we did, and 3 years later we are still there).
Gerry
My eldest learnt to swim here, we changed from another swim school and were amazed with the results in such a short time. My middle child is currently swimming here and is doing very well.
Katherine
The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome – not just the kids but the parents too!
Raquel
Keep Learning with Kingswim
Kingswim swimming school program offers a variety of kids swimming lessons based on their age and ability in the water. Check out our swim classes & programs as below:
Independent
Swimming lessons for kids who are ready to learn to swim without Mum or Dad in the water.
Competent
Swimming lessons for kids who have got the basics covered and are ready to start refining their skills
Squad
Squad swimming to further develop and enjoy the sport of swimming in a familiar, friendly environment.
Common Questions
We have supervisors for each kids swimming class, who observe each child closely and provide regular feedback to parents. Changing swimming levels is not limited to term breaks, which allows children to progress to the next swimming level whenever they are ready.
We sure do! Our Fast Track holiday swimming program is an intensive burst of daily swimming lessons held in the second week of the school holidays, usually for four days. If you can’t come to swimming training for all four days, no worries – just choose the days that suit you! It’s a fun and healthy activity, and a great way to get some extra swimming practice for the kids.
We have a Swim Australia registered program, and all of our teachers hold nationally recognised qualifications.
What Others are Saying
Both my daughters have learned to swim here and people often comment at their capability in the water. The pool and facilities are always great and the staff are helpful, accommodating and highly skilled. It’s been worth every cent.
Sally
Low instructor/child ratio, good training, purpose-built facility. Introductory lesson is free by the way – so go try it out for yourself without obligation (we did, and 3 years later we are still there).
Gerry
My eldest learnt to swim here, we changed from another swim school and were amazed with the results in such a short time. My middle child is currently swimming here and is doing very well.
Katherine
The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome – not just the kids but the parents too!
Raquel
