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Adult Swimming Lessons - Stroke Development

Adult Swimming Lessons - Stroke Development

What you'll learn

Develop your swimming strokes with our adult swimming lessons in Sydney!

If you already swim but feel held back by inefficient technique, this adult Stroke Development course will help you swim more smoothly, efficiently and with greater endurance. In a harbour city like Sydney, strong swimming skills can open up more ways to enjoy the water — whether for fitness, recreation or confidence.

Designed for adults with a solid freestyle base, these small-group lessons focus on refining technique rather than learning from scratch. With expert coaching, targeted drills and structured practice, you’ll improve your stroke efficiency, breathing and overall swimming performance.

Please note: to enrol in this course, you must be able to swim a minimum of 250 metres freestyle and be comfortable in deep water. If you are new to swimming, we recommend starting with our Learn to Swim course.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Stroke Development course, you should have:

  • Improved freestyle and backstroke technique
  • Greater efficiency in the water and a reduced stroke count
  • Improved breathing control and rhythm
  • Increased swimming endurance and speed
  • Enhanced overall fitness and confidence when swimming longer distances

Course content

What will be covered in this Stroke Development course?

  • Swimming longer distances using efficient freestyle technique
  • Controlled breathing techniques for endurance and rhythm
  • Freestyle drills to refine body position, arm action and timing (without kickboard)
  • Backstroke technique drills with and without a kickboard
  • Stroke refinement through focused drills and coached feedback

Intended audience

Who is this Stroke Development course for?

This course is suitable for adults who:

  • Can swim at least 250 metres freestyle
  • Are comfortable swimming in deep water
  • Want to improve technique, efficiency and endurance
  • Have completed our Swimming Lessons: Learn to Swim course, and are ready to progress

Course materials

Please bring:

  • Swimsuit
  • Swim cap
  • Goggles
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen (for daytime classes)
  • A copy of your enrolment confirmation

Additional information

Please note:

  • Participants must be 18 years or over
  • Course fees do not include pool entry
  • Classes will proceed in poor weather and will only be cancelled in the event of an electrical storm or pool closure. Enrolled students will be notified of any cancellations
  • All sport and recreation classes involve physical activity. You must inform the tutor of any injury, medical condition or physical limitation that may affect your participation or safety
  • For safety reasons, participants must arrive before the published course start time. Late arrivals may not be admitted, as sessions often begin with essential OH&S briefings and warm-ups

Sydney Community College is committed to providing high-quality, accessible education in a safe learning environment. It is the responsibility of each student to advise the instructor of any condition that may affect safe participation in the course.

Course testimonials

  • said: Course was very efficient!

  • said: My confidence grew immensely under the effective and patient guidance of Michelle and Kari. My thanks to them both.

  • said: Kari was very good and explained the 'technical' aspects of freestyle simply and clearly. It's a good course for anyone wanting to improve as results are very evident. Half an hour was just right, time wise.

  • said: The course made a significant difference to my skill level

  • said: Getting positive and encouraging feedback from the tutor. Getting in the water and being able to comprehend what improvement I need to make to become a proficient swimmer.

Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us

Small classes

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Easy, secure enrolment

Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.

Quality instructors

Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.

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Our courses help you rapidly increase your skills and knowledge, for professional development or personal interest.

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