More than 3.4 million seven to 11-year-olds in England are failing to meet minimum standards that have been brought in for swimming lessons outside of school, it’s been revealed.
The research found that 96 percent of youngsters are stopping lessons too early – a figure which has risen slightly during the coronavirus pandemic.
As a result, we are recommending that parents and guardians only consider stopping lessons for their children when they are ‘competent’ swimmers, rather than just displaying confidence in the water.
This video shows the four minimum standards for competency that should be achieved before a child stops their swimming lessons.
Learn more: https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/…
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Black Swimmers Overcome Racism and Fear, Reclaiming a Tradition | Retro Report
Decades of segregation, discrimination, and lack of access have led to an alarming disparity: Black children today drown in swimming pools at a rate far higher than that of white children, studies have shown. Now new programs are working to overcome barriers and get everybody into the pool. This video was produced in collaboration with the Columbia School of Journalism.
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Life-Threatening Waves Possible for Lake Michigan | WISN 12 News
Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties are under a high swim risk Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Racing the Indiana Sprint Coach | Cody Miller Vlogs
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Why Olympians at the Top of Their Game Need to Start Thinking About Retirement | ABC News
Those who have won gold in Tokyo, like Olympians gone by, will be etched into Australian sporting history.
But from the highs of Olympic glory, it can be a tough reality when it is all over and elite sporting careers come to an end.
Athletes dedicate their lives to their discipline, and research shows most will suffer mentally when it is time to retire.
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Swimming Finals | Day 8 | Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Tune in for the live stream of the swimming finals on day 8 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
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Swimming Highlights | Day 7 | Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
It was a dramatic day in the pool at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with medals on the line athletes competed for Paralympic glory!
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Colorado Springs Swimmer Disqualified From School Swim Competition Over His Glucose Monitor | KOAA 5
A Colorado Springs swimmer has filed a federal discrimination complaint against the Colorado High School Activities Association after being disqualified from a swim competition over his glucose monitor.
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Swimming Breaststroke Faster With Olympics Trials Finalist Matt Fallon | The Race Club
We’re honored to have our first guest on the show today. Matt Fallon had the fastest time going into finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Although finals didn’t go as well as Matt had hoped, he still went one of the fastest times in the meet and will only be a freshman at Penn this year.
Coach Gary Hall Sr breaks down his races at Olympic Trials and takes a look at a velocity meter study we did with Matt.