Practically Swimming by Laura Sevenus

Practically Swimming: Philosophy (Behind the Method):
If any single feature differentiates LSST (Laura Sevenus Swimming Tuition) from their competition, it is the unique methods developed by Laura and Kirsten for managing the expectations and results of the entire parent/pupil experience. Laura’s forty years of dedication to the profession lend credence to her passion for this subject. It is this passion that sets the school apart.

In Laura’s own words, “I believe swimming to be an essential life skill that no one should be denied, especially given that it is a natural ability inherent in everyone. When a conducive and safe environment is provided and a child is left to explore, their innate response to swim is naturally awakened. This can be achieved in a spirit of fun without imposing limitations. We simply provide disciplined guidance and encourage safe practice. The teacher needs to ‘just be there’ to attentively follow as the student shows what they can do. We delight with them as this process unfolds. As they achieve success we encourage them to honour and hone this gift that will bring years of joy and pleasure.”

TITLE:	Practically Swimming	more info
ISBN-13:	978-1-920094-46-1
AUTHOR & COPYRIGHT HOLDER:	Laura Sevenus, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:	First edition published October 2007; layout and design by Barbara Mueller; Printing by ABC Press, Cape Town; Full colour photography by Andrew Ingram
SIZE:	paperback; perfect bound; 110 pages - 240mm (h) x 170mm (w), weight = 300g
PRICE:	ZAR 200.00	Other publications

About the Book: Passionate about swimming since she was a small child, Laura Sevenus swam competitively at provincial level and toured South Africa with the American Water Follies synchronised swimming team. With three children who gained their swimming colours, her life has been dedicated to sharing the benefits and pleasures of her profession. She has worked with a Springbok (international) swimming coach and opened her first swimming school in Paarl, South Africa in 1967. She pioneered the BabySwim method in South Africa, and was involved in helping to establish a swimming teachers and coaches’ qualification in the Western Province, South Africa. Today, she runs a large swimming school in Camps Bay, Cape Town which she established in 1976. She started teaching in the United Kingdom in 1997, and has conducted workshops both there and in Sweden. Together with her daughter Kirsten, she launched a swimming school in London in 2000. She has travelled internationally to gain qualifications in aquarobics, aquatherapy and Watsu®. A member of the South African Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association, as well as the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches, UK (Great Britain), she believes swimming is an essential life skill – especially as it is a natural ability inherent in everyone. Her mission is to teach children to honour this gift so that it can bring years of joy and pleasure.
Practically Swimming: Philosophy (Behind the Method): If any single feature differentiates LSST (Laura Sevenus Swimming Tuition) from their competition, it is the unique methods developed by Laura and Kirsten for managing the expectations and results of the entire parent/pupil experience. Laura’s forty years of dedication to the profession lend credence to her passion for this subject. It is this passion that sets the school apart. In Laura’s own words, “I believe swimming to be an essential life skill that no one should be denied, especially given that it is a natural ability inherent in everyone. When a conducive and safe environment is provided and a child is left to explore, their innate response to swim is naturally awakened. This can be achieved in a spirit of fun without imposing limitations. We simply provide disciplined guidance and encourage safe practice. The teacher needs to ‘just be there’ to attentively follow as the student shows what they can do. We delight with them as this process unfolds. As they achieve success we encourage them to honour and hone this gift that will bring years of joy and pleasure.”