Adult swim lessons |
The UQ Aquatic Centre provides one of the most comprehensive and largest adult swim programs in Brisbane. Our AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia qualified instructors can tailor each class to your individual requirements to suit everyone's needs.
Beginner group swim program
This program is designed for adults with no or little water experience. This program is for you if:
- You feel uncomfortable in water
- You are not comfortable putting your face in the water for a period of time
- You have had no or limited swimming tuition/experience previously
In the beginner program you will learn:
- Confidence in water
- Correct kicking technique
- Streamlining and floating
- Basic Freestyle with breathing to the side
Intermediate group swim program
This program is designed for adults with an understanding of the basic skills and confidence in the water, but wish to further develop these skills.
This program is for you if:
- You are confident and comfortable in water out of your depth
- You have the concept of Freestyle, but have trouble breathing
- You can swim on your back for 5 metres or more
- You can streamline for 5 metres
In the Intermediate program you will begin to learn:
- Proficient Freestyle technique
- Proficient Backstroke technique
- Basic Breastroke Skills
Stroke correction group program
This program caters for advanced level adult swimmers who do not feel they are ready for a squad session. This program is aimed at extending the swimmer, to provide strength and endurance in Freestyle, Breaststroke and work on the finer technical points of swimming.
This program is for you if:
- You can swim 25m Freestyle efficiently
- You can swim 25m Breastroke efficiently
Group swim lesson term dates and prices
Download the Current timetable and prices for Adult Learn to Swim Lessons (PDF).
Private lessons
Private classes can be scheduled during the term with a limit of 2 people per 1/2 an hour. These classes are required to be booked for the duration of the term and paid for in advance. Available times depend on schedule and instructor availability.
Cost per 30 minutes:
Public: $47
UQ Community: $37
Please note: Concession holders must show identification.
Make up lessons
We do not provide make up or substitute classes for these programs. No refunds are provided with the exception of a medical certificate or a letter addressed to the Learn to Swim Coordinator.
More information
For bookings or any information regarding this program please contact the Learn to Swim Coordinator at the UQ Aquatic Centre.



