All About Recreational Swimming

[Twinklesss]

My 6yr old son after learning for 5mths, still don’t really know how to breath without the board and need the swimming board.


is this normal? i was expecting him to know how to swim without the board…

[heyhoe]

I want to start off my youngest DS for swimming come next Jan, 2013. Any recommendation in Sengkang? I only want from 11am - 12pm to coincide with the other two DSs.


Thanks!

[Swimtutor]

Twinklesss:

My 6yr old son after learning for 5mths, still don't really know how to breath without the board and need the swimming board.


is this normal? i was expecting him to know how to swim without the board...

Depending on the age. Here are some of my observation. To be able to swim at least a 10 meter without float/support..and 5 meter on your back.

age 2 to 4 years old: 8 months to a year
age 5 to 7 years old: 5 to 8 months
age 8 to 12 years old: 3 to 6 months.

So take this as your gauge. Thanks.

[paithorn]

Hi parents,


for those who are sending their children for swimming lessons at public pools, what are the rates you paying?

Thanks

[Imami]

Swimtutor:

Twinklesss:

My 6yr old son after learning for 5mths, still don't really know how to breath without the board and need the swimming board.


is this normal? i was expecting him to know how to swim without the board...

Depending on the age. Here are some of my observation. To be able to swim at least a 10 meter without float/support..and 5 meter on your back.

age 2 to 4 years old: 8 months to a year
age 5 to 7 years old: 5 to 8 months
age 8 to 12 years old: 3 to 6 months.

So take this as your gauge. Thanks.

Hi! Can u share with us the reason for the difference in length of time to master swimming? Is there a \"best time\" (eg 5yo) to learn to swim?

[Wolfgirl]

My girl’s previous instructor: $120 for 8 lessons in a group of 8 kids.

Public Holiday-- got make up lesson.
MC/Rain–no make up lesson.

[paithorn]

So it is pretty std of $60 for 4 lessons


Thanks

[Imami]

paithorn:

So it is pretty std of $60 for 4 lessons


Thanks

one hour per lesson?

[IMIM]

Imami:

paithorn:

So it is pretty std of $60 for 4 lessons


Thanks

one hour per lesson?

Yes I guess pretty standard $60 monthly , not 4 lessons..if you miss class it's consider 1 lesson so even if you attend 3 lessons for the month you still have to pay full.
Think have to be fair to the coaches cos if we go holiday, party , family function etc ...we can't expect the coaches to give us make up right?
Different coaches runs differently like some dun give any makeup even if it rain cos they its beyond their control!
So up to parents to decide whether to sign with that coach or not...best better ask and clear any doubts before signing up

[Swimtutor]

Imami:

Swimtutor:

[quote=\"Twinklesss\"]My 6yr old son after learning for 5mths, still don't really know how to breath without the board and need the swimming board.


is this normal? i was expecting him to know how to swim without the board...

Depending on the age. Here are some of my observation. To be able to swim at least a 10 meter without float/support..and 5 meter on your back.

age 2 to 4 years old: 8 months to a year
age 5 to 7 years old: 5 to 8 months
age 8 to 12 years old: 3 to 6 months.

So take this as your gauge. Thanks.

Hi! Can u share with us the reason for the difference in length of time to master swimming? Is there a \"best time\" (eg 5yo) to learn to swim?[/quote]Hi, one of the reason is the motor skill development stage. Different age group will have different motor skill development speed. That is why the younger (usually below 4 years old) need more visual, instructional and guidance than the older one. Second reason could be the growth characteristic that for some reason is restricted to performing a task due to lack of strength /muscles (again... applied to lower age group only).