Learning to swim is not only a critical safety skill, but is also a great way to give your child a boost intellectually and developmentally, according to the Griffith Institute for Educational Research. Teaching your children to swim is a life long gift you can give, and is a great way to keep them healthy and happy.
The Centers for Disease Control reports that drowning is a leading cause of accidental deaths worldwide and the highest rates are among children. In fact, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children under the age of five. Reducing the incidence of drowning relies significantly on water safety education. Dr. Nicole Ellerine of Peachtree Park Pediatrics agrees: “It is every parent’s responsibility to ensure their children are safe around the water and can swim.” At Aquatic Consultants of Georgia, your child’s safety is the main concern of every skilled instructor.
There is also evidence that swimming can boost cognitive and language skills at a very early age. Studies have found that the younger children can begin swimming lessons the greater their benefit will be—not only in the form of reaching physical developmental milestones, but also those involving language and mathematic skills. Swimming also helps with coordination and visual motor-skill development, but also with more intellectual skills, like counting or following verbal instructions.
Swimming promotes:
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Cardiovascular health
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Toning and strengthening of all muscle groups
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Greater endurance, as your children begin to swim for longer periods of time
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Improved confidence, coordination, and gross motor skills
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Ability to follow directions, verbal cues, and increased focus
Aquatic Consultants of Georgia, Inc. (ACOG) recommends:
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Start lessons early. The American Red Cross suggests starting lessons at 6 months. These lessons introduce your infant to the water and teaches them important safety skills, such as floating.
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Be consistent. Continue lessons regularly until your child is completely comfortable in and around water.
Learn safety skills. ACOG instructors teach water safety and how to respond in an emergency situation.
Aquatic Consultants of Georgia, Inc. provides Red Cross Certified swim instructions to all ages year round. Aquatic Consultants of Georgia, Inc. has several locations in the Atlanta area, including the City Club of Buckhead and Piedmont Hospital’s indoor, heated pools. The fall is great time to teach your tot to swim and to continue lessons for your children. It is critical to maintain swimming skills even when school is in session!
Call us today at 404-846-0885 or visit us at www.swimatl.com to learn more about our programs and book your lessons. Start today!
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