Baby Development & Infant Swimming: Tiny Baby Course 11 to 12 Apr 2024

Mind Body Baby together with Swim Dynamics focuses on the Baby Development and Infant Swimming Course AKA Tiny Baby Course, designed specifically for teachers who would like to teach babies in a 1:1 environment. Learn to teach babies from 2 weeks to 24 months old.

The tiny baby course has been developed to enhance your skills as a swimming instructor while teaching babies. Teaching tiny babies requires specific techniques and knowledge and this course will impart that knowledge and give you the confidence to teach babies.

The tiny baby course will work towards an understanding of  baby development and how swimming can aid and even enhance baby’s development. A baby’s developing brain thrives on exposure to responsive, nurturing, positive experiences. 

Learning Outcomes

• Holds
• Skills
• Lesson plans 
• The importance of water for babies
• Baby development
• Reflexes
• Milestones and leaps
• How baby swimming assists with baby development
• Bath Routine
• Teaching in an Aquatic Hydro center
• Teaching in a swimming pool
• Parents and Family Dynamics 

COURSE PROCESS

Candidates to request enrolment forms via Contact us or email info@mindbody.baby. The tiny baby course is presented via online meeting over two days of 4 hour sessions.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Candidates have 6 months to complete their examinations after completing the online theory training. Candidates must complete 10 hours of logging which will be completed via online videos and video analysis.  Candidates will receive a theory exam after the theory training. A practical examination video must be submitted and a completed lesson plan for your practical video. Candidates must submit their CPR and First Aid Level 1 certificate and Police Clearance certificate. All documents and videos must be submitted all together via email. 

• 1 hour open book theory exam
• 30 Minute Practical exam submitted via video

All instructors will be certified by Cyprus evaluator Victoria Massia.