Want to learn to swim or get back in the pool? Our Adult Swimming Lessons programme is designed for anyone aged 16 and over who wants to build confidence in the water, learn new skills, or improve their swimming technique. Whether you’re a complete beginner or haven’t swum for years, we’ll help you feel comfortable and confident in the water.
Why choose our Adult Swimming lessons?
✔ Suitable for beginners, improvers, and returners
✔ Structured stages to suit your ability and goals
✔ Expert, qualified instructors for guidance and safety
✔ Flexible options – group sessions or 1-to-1 adult swimming lessons
✔ Available at Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre
What’s included in the Back 2 Swimming programme?
We offer two progressive stages to help you at every step of your journey:
Beginners – Build Confidence
Perfect for nervous swimmers or complete beginners. This stage helps you feel comfortable in the water, overcome fear, and learn the basics of swimming safely.
Improvers – Develop Skills
Ideal for those who can swim a little or haven’t swum in a while. Improve your strokes, breathing techniques, and swimming efficiency in a supportive environment or for confident swimmers who want to refine technique, increase endurance, and build aerobic capacity. Great for fitness swimmers and those wanting better performance.
1-to-1 Adult Swimming Lessons
Not ready for group classes? We also offer private adult swimming lessons for all abilities. These sessions are perfect for beginners who want individual support or improvers looking for faster progress. And are subject to availability
The Benefits of Swimming
Swimming is more than a life-saving skill – it’s one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy!
✔ Low-impact exercise – gentle on joints and perfect for all ages
✔ Boosts heart health and reduces the risk of chronic illnesses
✔ Burns calories – up to 240 calories in 30 minutes
✔ Improves muscle tone, flexibility, and circulation
✔ Enhances mental wellbeing and confidence
Nervous about getting in the water?
Don’t be. The fantastic thing about swimming is, no matter what your age or ability anyone can have fun the water. All our pool sites have qualified life guards so, you can feel reassured that you are in safe hands when entering the water at our sites.
It’s never too late to learn! Whether your goal is to overcome fear of water, improve your swimming technique, or get fit, our Back 2 Swimming programme has a class for you.
