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Swimming Instructor Course (3cr)

Code: AW00BS37-3003

General information


Enrollment
31.12.2025 - 26.01.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
05.01.2026 - 29.05.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Sote
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
Tiina Virtanen
Groups
ALK23S
ALK23S
ALM23K
ALM23K
ALM24K
ALM24K
Course
AW00BS37

Realization has 4 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 32 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 29.01.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Uimaopettajakurssi AW00BS37-3003
Kaukavesi Kaukavesi
Fri 30.01.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Uimaopettajakurssi AW00BS37-3003
Kaukavesi Kaukavesi
Thu 12.03.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Uimaopettajakurssi AW00BS37-3003
Kaukavesi Kaukavesi
Fri 13.03.2026 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Uimaopettajakurssi AW00BS37-3003
Kaukavesi Kaukavesi
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

You are be able to swim 50 meters with good technique breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle.
You are able to dive two objects from the teaching depth (2-3.7 m).
You know how to act in the most common emergencies in the swimming pool.
You know the job description of a swimming instructor and is able to plan, implement and evaluate swimming lessons and the swimming school's period plan for different ages according to the goals and SUH's requirements.
You will be familiar with the practices and responsibilities of swimming lessons in schools.

Execution methods

Attendance face to face 100 %

Accomplishment methods

Attendance face to face 100 %
Taraining in the pool
Independents tasks
Exam

Content

Theory and practice at the pool
Water safety
First aid
Main themes of the elementary swimming school
Contents of swimming lessons in Oulu
-Guidance and teaching skills in physical education and water sports
Swimming techniques and key points
Junior Life Saver Training

Qualifications

Nordic swimming ability 200 meters

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