Adult Swim Programme
The Adult Swim Programme at Penguin Swim School is tailored for teens and adults who want to learn how to swim confidently and safely — regardless of their starting point. Based on the SSI (Scuba Schools International) swim syllabus, this structured programme helps adult learners in Singapore overcome water fear, develop efficient swim strokes, and achieve their fitness or personal goals through premium, private swim coaching.
Adult I (Beginner Level)
Prerequisites
NoneParent Participation
Individual coaching or small groupOverview
Adult I is designed for complete beginners. Swimmers are introduced to the water gradually and build confidence through familiarisation with floatation gear, breath control, buoyancy techniques, and fundamental swimming movements. Sessions are paced to suit comfort levels while working towards independence.
Highlights
- Water comfort drills with vests, fins, snorkels, and floats
- Breath control through face-in submersion and bubble blowing
- Assisted back float and reverse flutter kick
- Introduction to windmill arms and snorkel swimming
- Basic treading, floating and safety entries in shallow and deep water
Final Goals
- Swim 20 metres with windmill arms (with or without equipment)
- 2-minute back float and 2-minute tread in deep water
- Remove flotation equipment and swim with confidence
Adult II (Stroke Development & Endurance)
Prerequisites
Swim 20m unassisted, 2-minute tread and back floatParent Participation
Individual coaching or small groupOverview
Adult II builds on foundational skills to help adults swim confidently over longer distances with proper stroke technique. This level introduces freestyle with rollover and side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly basics — suitable for fitness swimmers, triathletes, or water safety mastery.
Highlights
- Freestyle with side breathing and stroke timing
- Backstroke, breaststroke and whip kick coordination
- Butterfly arms and dolphin kick introduction
- Flip turns and race-style dives for advanced learners
- Safety drills, treading, and floating in deep water
Final Goals
- Swim 40 metres freestyle and 40 metres elementary backstroke
- Swim 25 metres breaststroke and butterfly
- 5-minute deep water tread and complete confidence in open or pool settings