Swim programmes

Swim academy programmes

Junior swim training

Fun, safe lessons that build confidence, coordination, and essential water skills for young swimmers. The Fitness First swim academy includes swimming programmes such as learn-to-swim, stroke development, and a competitive swim squad. We also have a full kids & adult swimming programmes along with swimming fitness classes. Our swimming exercise classes have been designed to be a progressive path for all swimmers to follow. The swimming programme starts with beginners to expert fitness sessions.

The stages of our junior swimming programme

01Swimming fundamentals

For Beginners Tadpole, Starfish, Clown Fish & Penguins.
These fundamental skills will act as building blocks for every swimmer’s development. The swimming exercise classes will be fun-orientated and aiming to build water confidence. Examples of movements are floating, kicking, the introduction of breathing, feel for the water, and rotation.

02Swimming skills

For Octopus, Turtle & Sting Ray.
This stage enhances the swimming exercise skills taught in step 1 while introducing new ones. This is the most important stage in all swimming programmes because it aims to learn front crawl and backstroke techniques. By the end of these swimming exercise classes, swimmers should have learned how to balance themselves in the water, rotate and engage in bilateral breathing. Breaststroke kick is introduced towards the end of the stage.

03Swimming techniques

For Stroke Development Seal, Dolphin.
These fundamental skills will act as building blocks for every swimmer’s development. The swimming exercise classes will be fun-orientated and aiming to build water confidence. Examples of movements are floating, kicking, the introduction of breathing, feel for the water, and rotation.

04Swimming squads

Age: 5+
Capacity: 7+ / 9+. *Available at selected locations.

Our teen swimming programme

Next level swimming for teens

Structured coaching that develops strong technique, fitness, and confidence for growing swimmers.

Teen swimming exercise classes - Level 1

These swimming lessons will introduce skills as building blocks for all swimming strokes. Back body position and front crawl will also be developed.

Teen swimming exercise classes - Level 2

These swimming lessons will develop the skills to perfect an efficient stroke in both front and back.Once a swimmer has progressed through these two levels, they will then join the Junior Swimming Programme, usually at Turtle or Sting Ray Level

Our adult swimming programme

Next level swimming for adults

Goal-focused sessions designed to improve technique, strength, and water confidence at any level.

Adult Swimming Exercise Classes - Level 1

These swimming lessons develop water confidence and balance to start learning the front crawl with breathing. The skills include floating, gliding, sculling, and kicking on the back and front.

Adult Swimming Exercise Classes - Level 2

These swimming lessons will further develop your swimming skills on both your front and back. The abilities developed also include; submersion, jumping, and treading water.

Adult Swimming Exercise Classes - Techniques

These swimming lessons will polish your strokes to smoother, more efficient swimming. At this level, we also introduce more strokes and turns, enabling the swimmer to join the MASTER SWIM comfortably.

Course options

Swim academy programme dates 2026

If you prefer Private Lessons please discuss this with your instructor at the assessment (please note we do not recommend One on One lessons for small children as they learn better with peers in a fun environment).

Course options uae	Dates
Regular programmes	5th Jan - 15th March	30th March - 5th July	24th Aug - 6th Dec
Crash courses	16th March - 27th March	21st Aug - 28th Aug	7th Dec - 1st Jan 2027

Course calendar

Regular programme course

Swimming programme uae	Regular sessions u	Crash sessions u	Time
Junior (3 years)	6/12	3/5	30 mins
Junior (4+years)	6/12	3/5	30/45 mins
Adults	6/12	3/5	45 mins

Register for swim academy

Fitness First Swim Academy offers a spectrum of programs designed for men, women, and kids of all ages and abilities. Enjoy the best swimming training with a wide range of swimming classes operating across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.