One of five drowning victims is a child under the age of 14. Since around 71 percent of the world is covered in water, there's a chance that you or someone you know will survive an emergency by using techniques learned in a swimming class. According to JAMA Pediatrics (http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=381058) learning to swim may lower drowning risks by 88 percent, so learning as early as possible makes sense. Swim classes for older learners are common, but there are programs specifically for children between the ages of 24 and 35 months, and their parents.
Early childhood swim classes that accept students unmder a year old, are meant to get infants comfortable in the water. As a result, the lessons presented in these classes are focused on the adults. Instead of formal swimming, the lessons facilitate parent/child bonding as parents gain confidence in their chilld's abilities and children learn to trust adults.
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Drowning can lead to death, but surviving can leave the patient's oxygen-starved brain damaged. The resulting injuries may require hospitalization with physical or occupational therapy. Once the patient is stable, rehabilitation may continue at home with therapists visitng several times a month. The long-term or permanent disabilities can limit earning potential. Learning to float and tread water may help children avoid near drownings and drowning related injuries. The soothing exercise tones muscles while increasing the child's lung capacity and building his or her stamina. The skills learned in swimming classes play a role in other water sports that children may explore later. Canoeing, kayaking and scuba diving require swimming and all ages can benefit from swimming laps or engaging in aqua
Early childhood swim classes that accept students unmder a year old, are meant to get infants comfortable in the water. As a result, the lessons presented in these classes are focused on the adults. Instead of formal swimming, the lessons facilitate parent/child bonding as parents gain confidence in their chilld's abilities and children learn to trust adults.
Students taking swim lessons are grouped by age or in clusters having comparable skills and experience. Each class focuses on specific skills …show more content…
Drowning can lead to death, but surviving can leave the patient's oxygen-starved brain damaged. The resulting injuries may require hospitalization with physical or occupational therapy. Once the patient is stable, rehabilitation may continue at home with therapists visitng several times a month. The long-term or permanent disabilities can limit earning potential. Learning to float and tread water may help children avoid near drownings and drowning related injuries. The soothing exercise tones muscles while increasing the child's lung capacity and building his or her stamina. The skills learned in swimming classes play a role in other water sports that children may explore later. Canoeing, kayaking and scuba diving require swimming and all ages can benefit from swimming laps or engaging in aqua