We offer adult swimming lessons to cater for all skill levels – whether you want to learn to swim or need some help with stroke correction. Our qualified instructors can tailor each class to your individual requirements.
Our Adult Learn to Swim program runs on a 48 week Direct Debit program, allowing you to advance and progress at your own pace. Lessons run for 30 minutes and have a maximum of 6 students per lesson. Depending on your level, lessons are held in the indoor heated program pool or outdoor heated 25 metre pool.
To enrol in our Learn-to-Swim Adult programs please get in touch with our Swim School.
Swim School
The University of Queensland,
Cnr Union Rd and Blair Dr,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
What are the options?
Beginner Swim Program
The Beginner Swim Program is designed for adults with little or no water experience.
This program is for you if:
- You are not comfortable putting your face in the water for a period of time.
- You have had limited or no swimming tuition/experience previously.
In this program you will learn:
- Confidence in the water.
- Correct kicking technique.
- Streamlining and floating.
- Basic freestyle with breathing to the side.
Intermediate Group Program
The Intermediate Group Program is designed for adults with an understanding of the basic skills and who have confidence in the water but wish to further develop these skills.
This program is for you if:
- You are confident and comfortable in water out of your depth.
- You are able to swim up to 25 metres.
- You have the concept of freestyle, but have trouble breathing.
In this program you will learn:
- Proficient and correct freestyle technique.
- Proficient and correct backstroke skills.
Stroke Correction Program
The Stroke Correction Program caters for adult swimmers who do not feel they are ready for a squad session.
It is aimed at extending the swimmer, to provide strength and endurance in freestyle, and work on the finer technique points of swimming.
This program is for you if:
- You can swim 50 metres freestyle efficiently.
- You can swim 25 metres breaststroke efficiently.
Pricing
ADULTS LEARN-TO-SWIM | UQ STUDENT (currently enrolled) |
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Per Lesson (Direct Debit processed every 4 weeks) | $17.00 |
ADULTS LEARN-TO-SWIM | UQ COMMUNITY (staff or alumni) |
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Per Lesson (Direct Debit processed every 4 weeks) | $19.00 |
ADULTS LEARN-TO-SWIM | PUBLIC |
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Per Lesson (Direct Debit processed every 4 weeks) | $22.00 |