After the pathway
Core capabilities
- 01Introduction to bifins and monofin
- 02Basic dolphin kick technique
- 03Wall start and block start
- 04Safe basic breath-hold training
- 05Turn and finish technique
- 06Speed games and group racing
Course content
Session-by-session pathway
3 sessions / week. The sample pathway progresses from equipment control to technique, performance and review.
Equipment & body line
- Pool / confined water
Objectives
- Introduction to bifins and monofin
Core activities
- The coach introduces the skill, guides focused drills and gives direct feedback.
Target capability
- Show more consistent execution and receive an adjusted goal for the next session.
Safety noteApnea or immersion content is never practised alone and appears only when the programme, venue and qualified supervision allow it.
- Pool / confined water
Objectives
- Basic dolphin kick technique
Core activities
- The coach introduces the skill, guides focused drills and gives direct feedback.
Target capability
- Show more consistent execution and receive an adjusted goal for the next session.
Safety noteApnea or immersion content is never practised alone and appears only when the programme, venue and qualified supervision allow it.
Technique & performance
- Pool / confined water
Objectives
- Wall start and block start
Core activities
- The coach introduces the skill, guides focused drills and gives direct feedback.
Target capability
- Show more consistent execution and receive an adjusted goal for the next session.
Safety noteApnea or immersion content is never practised alone and appears only when the programme, venue and qualified supervision allow it.
- Pool / confined water
Objectives
- Safe basic breath-hold training
Core activities
- The coach introduces the skill, guides focused drills and gives direct feedback.
Target capability
- Show more consistent execution and receive an adjusted goal for the next session.
Safety noteApnea or immersion content is never practised alone and appears only when the programme, venue and qualified supervision allow it.
Application & review
- Pool / confined water
Objectives
- Turn and finish technique
Core activities
- The coach introduces the skill, guides focused drills and gives direct feedback.
Target capability
- Show more consistent execution and receive an adjusted goal for the next session.
Safety noteApnea or immersion content is never practised alone and appears only when the programme, venue and qualified supervision allow it.
- Assessment
Objectives
- Speed games and group racing
Core activities
- The coach introduces the skill, guides focused drills and gives direct feedback.
Target capability
- Show more consistent execution and receive an adjusted goal for the next session.
Safety noteApnea or immersion content is never practised alone and appears only when the programme, venue and qualified supervision allow it.
Distance, intensity and the technique-to-conditioning balance vary by age and recreational or competitive goals.
Reference: Reference framework: CMAS Finswimming ↗Training approach
How coaching and progress assessment work
A program for children from age 8. Builds bifin and monofin technique fundamentals, a love for speed, and athletic fitness in a safe, fun, and healthy competitive environment.
How coaches adapt the pathway
Junior Finswimming follows a progressive framework, but sequence, repetitions and challenge are adjusted after the coach observes readiness, movement quality and safety behaviour.
- Readiness is confirmed before difficulty, distance or depth increases.
- Feedback prioritises repeatable technique and safe decision-making over a single performance number.
- The next task is selected from observed capability, not from attendance alone.
Your first burst of speed is a moment you never forget.
How progress is assessed
- Coach observation during preparation and technical practice.
- Application with the required supervision, communication and recovery procedure.
- A progress note identifying what is stable, what needs work and the recommended next step.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Junior Finswimming for?
Children aged 8–15 who can swim and love speed.
What are the prerequisites?
Basic 25m swim
How long does the programme take?
8 weeks / 24 sessions