We offer adult swimming lessons to cater for all skill levels – whether you want to learn to swim, need some help with stroke correction, or are after some private lessons. Our qualified instructors can tailor each class to your individual requirements.
To enrol in our Learn-to-Swim Adult programs please get in touch with our Aquatic Centre.
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.
These classes are required to be booked for the duration of the term and paid for in advance.
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.
These classes are required to be booked for the duration of the term and paid for in advance.
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.
These classes are required to be booked for the duration of the term and paid for in advance.
Private Lessons
Private lessons can be scheduled during the term with a limit of two people per 30 minute session.
Available times depend on schedule and instructor availability.
UQ Students Learn-to-Swim Program
The UQ Students Learn-to-Swim program is designed for students with little or no water experience.
This program is perfect for you if:
- You don’t feel comfortable placing your face in the water.
- You have limited or no swimming experience.
In this program you will learn:
- Confidence in the water.
- Correct kicking technique.
- Streamlining and floating.
- Basic freestyle with breathing to the side.
Lessons held:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- 1.00pm, 1.40pm and 2.20pm
- 40 minutes in length
- Beginning Week 3 on March 13 and finishing in Week 13 on June 2.
Terms and conditions for Student Diary offer:
- Valid in 2017 only when the program is offered.
- Subject to availability.
- Limited spaces available.
- Bookings essential.
- Available to beginner swimmers only. Assessment may be required.
- One voucher per person during validity.
- Not valid with any other offer and/or discount.
- Term programs may vary in length (e.g. 9 to 11 weeks).
- Only valid for current UQ students.
- No make-up lessons available.
- UQ students may only enrol for one semester.
- Not redeemable for cash.
- In the event of a dispute, the decision of UQ Sport is final.
- UQ Sport reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.
Pricing
| ADULTS LEARN-TO-SWIM | UQ STUDENT (currently enrolled) |
|---|---|
| Per Lesson (Direct Debit processed every 4 weeks) | $16.00 |
| ADULTS LEARN-TO-SWIM | UQ COMMUNITY (staff or alumni) |
|---|---|
| Per Lesson (Direct Debit processed every 4 weeks) | $18.00 |
| ADULTS LEARN-TO-SWIM | PUBLIC |
|---|---|
| Per Lesson (Direct Debit processed every 4 weeks) | $21.00 |