Learning to swim is a privilege
It doesn't have to be.
It doesn't have to be.
Strengthen public awareness of drowning and the benefits of learning to swim.
Foster communication and interdependence with those of other sectors and agendas.
Teach basic swimming, water safety, CPR, and safe rescue skills.
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) found that some 45% of pupils age 7 to 11 were
unable to swim 25 meters unaided even though it is a key requirement of the national curriculum.
Children under 5 who participate in swimming show extensive improvement in motor development (7 months ahead), cognition (10 months ahead), language development (11 months ahead), mathematical reasoning (6 months ahead), and in their ability to understand directions (20 months ahead) compared to their non-swimming peers.
Drowning is highly preventable and cost effective.
Learn More About DrowningWater safety education and training is necessary and vital.
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