On farms there are many water hazards that pose a drowning risk to children. These water hazards may include dams, water troughs, water tanks, post holes and irrigation channels. A safe play area around the home, which is fenced and where children can be supervised by adults is essential. Here, […]
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Maintaining the grasp reflex in learn to swim
Babies are born with a natural grasp reflex. They instinctively grasp and hold on tight to fingers, toys, clothing, and hair. In the swimming lesson we want to try to maintain the baby’s grasp reflex. In doing so, we build strength, independence and teach baby to support their own body […]
Learning the Butterfly Swimming Stroke
When teaching butterfly it is best to focus on isolating arm and leg movements. This is before utilising a number of butterfly stroke drills when it comes to learning the butterfly stroke. Here, we discuss ways to develop the correct full butterfly stroke. The first Olympic 200 meters butterfly gold […]
What Should my 2 year old be Learning in Swimming Lessons?
More experienced swimmers will start to learn basic freestyle and backstroke drills. Beginners will be introduced to the water using progressive learn to swim techniques. During this stage you will observe noticeable changes in the child’s swimming development. Physically children have marked improvements in balance and coordination. Socially they begin […]
Building Breath Control in the Water
Breath control is an essential element in the learn to swim process. By teaching children breath control, we make the first submersion, free from fuss and trauma. Teaching breath control to babies from 0-2 years is best done by conditioning. Here, we prepare baby for their first under water experience. […]