Babies spend the first nine months of their life in the womb. In here, they’re surrounded by water and other warm liquids. Therefore, it’s only natural for them to be introduced to water at a young age. Therefore, it is best to condition babies before their introduction to the pool. Not only is it an […]
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Common Faults in Backstroke & Tips to Correct
Incorrect entry where arm doesn’t brush earBackstroke is perhaps the easiest and fastest stroke to teach because it doesn’t require swimmers to learn complex breathing techniques. Once children can comfortably float on their back, it is very easy to build in the kick and follow the progression by introducing the arm strokes. Backstroke is a […]
What should kids learn at swimming lessons?
During swimming lessons, children should learn to swim! It sounds basic but I have people who e-mail, join my swim school or approach me on the street to tell me that they have attended swimming lessons for say 3 years, and their child still doesn’t know how to swim and has no concept of water […]
Swimming Lessons Save Lives! – Learn More
Laurie has always advocated his evidence that learning to swim teaches children a respect for the water. It also, importantly, makes them less likely to wander into life threating situations. Now there is evidence to support Laurie’s claim. In 2009, R.A. Brenner did a case study on this. He reported in the Archives of Pediatrics […]
Games to Reinforce Learning – Teaching Tips
Learning to swim must be a positive experience for the parent and child. Learning through play and exploration is a very important component of the swimming lesson. If selected carefully, games and fun activities will reinforce learning. As well as the skills that children are learning during the more formal part of the swimming lesson. […]