The Truth About Swimming and Back Pain

For years physiotherapists have been suggesting that people with chronic lower back pain should try swimming. In theory it should be the perfect exercise for people with limited mobility due to its non-load bearing nature and the scope for gently supported mobility. There has however, until now, been no evidence that swimming really gives any…

The Truth About Swimming and Back Pain

New CIMSPA standards upskill coaches and swimming teachers in mental health

By Kath Hudson    25 Jun 2026 British Rowing is using the new CIMSPA mental health standards / Shutterstock_Corepics VOF Mental health education has been embedded into CIMSPA’s core occupational professional standards Four key knowledge areas have been introduced into the coach and swimming teacher curriculum. Developed alongside Mind, the licensed content was piloted across…

New CIMSPA standards upskill coaches and swimming teachers in mental health