Training Topics
What you’ll learn:
- The current state of diversity in UK aquatics (statistics, disparities, gaps)
- Understanding cultural, economic, systemic, and psychological barriers
- Unconscious bias and how it shows up in aquatics
- Creating inclusive environments (practical strategies)
- Culturally responsive marketing and outreach
- Case study: Unity Swimming’s approach
Outcomes:
- Participants can identify barriers preventing diverse participation
- Participants can implement at least 3 concrete inclusion strategies
- Participants feel confident engaging with diverse communities
What you’ll learn:
- What aquaphobia is (neurological, psychological, trauma-based)
- How to identify aquaphobia in students (vs. general nervousness)
- Why traditional teaching methods don’t work
- Practical teaching methods explained
- Trauma-informed teaching techniques
- Practical tools & techniques
- When to refer to specialized aquaphobia coaching
Outcomes:
- Participants can recognize aquaphobia in students
- Participants can adapt teaching methods for fearful swimmers
- Participants understand when to refer vs. when they can support
What you’ll learn:
- The harmful racial stereotypes in swimming (bone density, buoyancy myths)
- The scientific reality: body composition vs. race
- How stereotypes become self-fulfilling prophecies
- How to challenge these myths with students, parents, colleagues
- Real barriers that ARE cultural (modesty, hair care, economic access)
- Creating spaces where diverse swimmers feel welcome
Outcomes:
- Participants can confidently challenge racial stereotypes with evidence
- Participants understand the difference between myths and real cultural barriers
- Participants can create more inclusive teaching environments
What you’ll learn:
- Why workforce diversity matters (not just moral, it’s strategic)
- Barriers preventing Black and Asian people from entering aquatics careers
- How to recruit from underrepresented communities
- Creating inclusive workplace cultures
- Supporting diverse staff to thrive and progress
- Case study: Unity Swimming’s Recruitment Academy
Outcomes:
- Participants have a recruitment action plan for increasing diversity
- Participants understand how to create inclusive workplace culture
- Participants can identify barriers in their own organizations
What you’ll learn:
- Understanding Swim England’s DIAP requirements
- Assessing your current diversity baseline (participation, workforce, governance)
- Setting realistic, measurable goals
- Creating action plans with timelines and accountability
- Training your team to deliver the plan
- Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Outcomes:
- Your organization has a complete, submission-ready DIAP
- Your team is trained to implement it
- You have accountability systems to ensure follow-through
Training Fees
Fees vary based on:
- Duration (2 hours vs. full-day vs. multi-session)
- Format (online vs. in-person)
- Audience size
- Customization required
- Travel (if in-person outside Leicestershire)
Typical fee range:
- 2-hour workshop: £400-£800
- Half-day (3 hours): £800-£1,200
- Full-day (6 hours): £1,500-£2,500
- Multi-session programme: £3,000-£10,000+
For charities, educational institutions, and community organizations: Discounted rates available.
