SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
NETAJI SUBHAS NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPORTS:PATIALA
ONLINE COACH EDUCATION PROGRAMME – SYLLABUS
SWIMMING
S.No. Topics Contents
Fundamentals of Swim Coaching
Long Axis Stroke (FS & BK)
1. Build Strong Skills - Phase I Short Axis Stroke (BR & FLY)
Technique: Start, Turn & Finish
Adaptations in Stroke Pattern & Pacing: Distance vs Sprints
Energy Systems: In training & Racing
Principles of Long Term Athlete Development
2. Elements of coaching design, structure Periodization: Importance & Approach
and analysis–Phase II
Use of Technology in Technique assessment & race analysis
Importance of Recovery in training & Racing: fundamentals
and tools
Developing an Elite Swimmer
Talent Identification Perspective: Early & Late Developers
Current FINA rules
3. Ideas and Guidelines Grouping a class for different Levels: Practice & Challenges
Strength &Conditioning: When & HoW
Group Discussion (day to day challenges)
Transitioning from Elite Swimmer to Coach
Mind Training
Doping
4. Coaching beyond the pool
Nutrition
Challenges as a Swimmer(Past vs Present)
Social Recognition of Swimming & Need for Aquatic
Education
5. Coaching Toolbox Development Strategies for Competitive Swimming in India
Safer You & Safer Me
