Purpose: The study deals with an analysis of teaching swimming to children aged between four and eleven. Methods: The study involved swimming instructors, teachers and coaches from different swimming schools in Slovenia. Data were acquired for 90 providers of swimming courses. The data were then analysed using descriptive statistic methods. The hypotheses were verified using Pearson`s ?² test and the Mann-Whitney test. Statistical significance was established at a 5% risk level. Results: It was established that the differences between some parts of the exercise unit in terms of the frequency of use of a didactic movement game were related to gender and the acquired professional title. The didactic tools most frequently used during the swimming classes include kickboards, floating noodles and pool dive toys. Conslusion: Children become more enthusiastic about learning to swim if information communication technology and didactic devices are used; it is easier to motivate them and attract their attention. Applications in Sports: Swimming teachers should more often use didactic flotation devices whitch will fullfil children`s interest for swimming.
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