Aquatic Activity and Swimming for Health programme

This session outlines a clear learning path for healthcare professionals, social prescribers and students about when to signpost, use and engage people in aquatic activity. It provides an overview of the benefits of water-based activity and how you can encourage and support people to take it up. 

By the end of this session you should be able to: 

• explore the benefits of aquatic activity for health and wellbeing 
• recognise contraindications, precautions, and special considerations for people participating in aquatic activity 
• identify resources and signpost to a range of aquatic activities 
• safely and confidently signpost people to aquatic activity 

The session introduces a character, Leon, who hadn’t been near a pool for many years and was signposted to water-based exercise. We will follow Leon on his journey to improve his health and wellbeing through the recommendations outlined in the course. We also explore how aquatic activity can benefit a range of people and explain where to find support for those who might find getting started most challenging.