Learn to Swim (without fear)
Before
learning to swim it's imperative that the pupil knows the fundamentals
of breathing patterns above and under water, floating prone, supine and
regaining standing in a calm and balanced way.
When these skills have been taught and the pupil is comfortable then
swimming strokes can be introduced. Learning a new skill is about being
in a relaxed, safe environment, exploring feelings, exploring fears,
having fun, and learning how to be at one with the water in a happy,
calm and balanced way.
The Learn to Swim Programme (LTS) teaches children to swim for the following reasons:
- It reduces drowning
- It is a vital life skill
- It provides a healthy lifestyle
- It creates recreation for children from a young age
The Learn to Swim Programme teaches children:
- Water safety
- Water orientation
- Basic swimming strokes
- Survival techniques
The Learn to Swim Programme puts a strong priority on children and adults in previously disadvantaged areas and aims to remove the distinction between the haves and have not's when it comes to access to public facilities and the availability of swimming instructors at such facilities.
The organisation puts priority on aquatic safety; teaching water safety tips for different aquatic environments first. The organisation trains accredited swim instructors - a tremendous need in rural areas. The organisation helps form swimming clubs so that the programme can become self sustainable.
The Learn to Swim Programme puts a strong priority on children and adults in previously disadvantaged areas and aims to remove the distinction between the haves and have not's when it comes to access to public facilities and the availability of swimming instructors at such facilities.
Did you know ...
About 70% of the South African population are not proficient
swimmers. Drowning still accounts for the second highest cause of
accidental death amongst children under the age of fifteen.
About 60% of drownings happen in rural South Africa - typically around
rivers, lakes and dams. Approximately 95% percent of drowning involves
South Africans from historically disadvantaged communities.
More than 56% of cases involve children under the age of 15, with the
majority drowning within a meter of the edge of the water.
Swimming Menu
Learn to Swim Clubs
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