Living in this beautiful country makes swimming an invaluable life skill. Whether you are attending a pool party, swimming at the beach or interacting with water in any way it’s vitally important to know how to swim. The sooner we get our children comfortable in the water the safer water will be. Learning to swim, saves lives!
There are endless benefits that come with knowing how to swim. Not only will your child gain confidence, swimming can open doors that would otherwise be tightly shut. Who knows, your child could even land a spot on the Australian Swim Team in the future! Experts agree, your child should begin learning to swim at the earliest age possible, here are some of reasons why.
LEARNING TO SWIM COULD SAVE THEIR LIFE
Most parents decide to teach their children to swim for one very important reason: Swimming is an essential safety technique that often means the difference between life and death. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintended deaths in children ages 1 to 14, according to the National Safe Kids Campaign.
These statistics could be reversed if more children were taught to swim sooner rather than later. Your child should feel comfortable and confident while in the water and have the capabilities to get out if they find themselves in trouble.
GOOD FOR THEIR HEALTH
Swimming is a low impact activity that provides your child with excellent exercise. It is ideal for long term health and wellness, unlike other sports and exercise swimming does not contribute to the premature breakdown of the body. Swimming will help to keep your child physically active, even if they do not take an interest in swimming on a competitive team.
During the hotter months, sports that are not inside or do not involve water are nearly intolerable, you may find your child lounging around lazily and developing bad habits. Swimming is a great way to keep your child in shape all-year around. The sooner that your child knows how to swim, the quicker they can partake in the benefits of the activity.
A LIFELONG PASSION
Swimming is not something that your child will have to leave behind as they age. Your child can swim from infancy well into their elderly years. This enjoyable activity can keep them healthy and confident throughout their lifetime. Knowing how to swim will open doors for your child in their social lives, as well as teaching them teamwork and time management skills that will benefit them in multiple areas of their life. This activity is more than enjoying the water, swimming is truly a lifelong passion.
Learning to swim is an essential skill that should be taught to children at the youngest age possible.
SWIMMING MAKES YOU SMARTER.....
Swimming has been proven to assist in brain development and for school-aged children, is regarded as vital for the development of academic performance, as well as coordination, motor skills, balance and concentration. Six months out of the water across the winter’s break can lead to problems such as fear of the water and a decline in performance.