Swimming Is More Than Just a Hobby

Every day, approximately ten people die from accidental drowning. Of these ten people, two are children about 14 years of age or younger. According to the Center for Disease Control and Protection, drowning is the fifth among the major causes of death, just in the USA alone.

To make the statistics more understandable, let's convert it to smaller numbers: One in five people who drown is a kid! The statistics even add that most one- and four-year-old children drown in their own house's swimming pools.

How Important Swimming Ability Is

Children's untimely death caused by drowning is old news. This has already happened hundreds of years ago, just in different settings. The numbers just either go down or up year after year. The reason of drowning is nothing new as well.

First is the lack of swimming ability. Second is the absence of safety measures or pool barriers to protect the children and prevent them from accessing an area that is dangerous for them. Third comes the lack of supervision of guardians. Failure to wear safety gears like life jackets comes next.

Since the lack of swimming ability is the major reason why drownings occur, we have noted from one of our research that getting enrolled in formal, structured swimming lessons can significantly reduce the number of drownings. In Singapore, kids are encouraged to join swimming lessons, especially during weekends or long vacations.

Where Do You Find the Best Coach?

There are many swimming coaches available, just as there are many swimming lessons in Sengkang or other cities in Singapore. Coaches come in different abilities and personalities, and training kids on the pool is a really tough job. They can influence your kids’ development the moment you send them for a swimming lesson with them. Hence, we understand why sometimes it takes you so long to choose which one to send them to.

• First tip: Look at the personality of the coach

The bottom line is to make your kid at ease, so whether you prefer a funny coach or a goal-oriented, disciplined coach, keep in mind that you are thinking about your kid. If the coach loves to be with kids, it is a good indicator that children can easily feel at ease because he or she knows how to play around with them while teaching them.

• Second tip: Look at the Environment

The coach plays a critical role in setting the mood. As a basic rule of thumb, kids feel encouraged when they feel the coach supports and commends their progress. Aside from that, it’s good to check whether your child would be more comfortable in learning alone or with a group.

• Third tip: Look at the Skill and Curriculum

In Sengkang, swimming instructors have a planned lesson from Day 1 until the end of the classes. Some institutions use an established progressive curriculum that lays emphasis on swimming strokes, breathing, and water safety. It is fine to ask if you could take a peek on their course’s curriculum so you know how professional they conduct their classes.