Last week a scientific seminar was held at LABIOMEP, particularly focusing on swimming coaching and research. Topics related with planning and periodization, strength and conditioning evaluation and biomechanical analysis of a swimming race were referred to. The seminar had both theoretical and practical sessions and involved students from all the academic levels (licenciate, master and doctoral programme), as well as some teachers and coaches (a total of 63 participants). The highlight of this seminar was the participation of Professors Piotr Makar and Grzegorz Bielec from University School of Physical Education and Sport of Gdansk, Poland.