Blog : Kids Aquatic Survival School

25 Oct 0

A child’s response to water

Children can respond differently to water. The article referenced below by North Shore Pediatric Therapy provides a valuable insight into the different sensory stages children experience with swimming, such as; Motor Planning Proprioception Vestibular Tactile

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26 Aug 0

Muscle memory and Swimming

‘Muscle memory’ is an unconscious process. It is the movement which muscles become accustomed to over time. With practice, skeletal muscle ac

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25 Aug 0

What are the most suitable swim lessons for my child?

The decision on the type of swim lessons for a child is a personal decision many new and existing parents struggle with and admit to facing hurdles such as location and cost which often override lesson effectiveness or suitability. Children as young as 6 months, are encoura

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14 Aug 0

No toys in lessons

At Kids Aquatic Survival School WE DON'T use toys in our Survival and Learn to Swim Program to distract children from crying. We focus on learning skills that will develop the child's confidence. We support the child and work through the real issue as to why they are cry

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7 Aug 0

Swimming older children

We have many children aged 5 years + that come to KASS from years of traditional swimming lessons. Some have been taught: 1. Wearing floatation devices 2. With Parents in the water with them 3. Wearing goggles 4. In a vertical swimming position. Whereby the child lif

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25 Jul 0

No Bubble Blowing

AT KASS we DON’T teach children to Blow Bubbles in lessons Why? It is unsafe for an infant to blow bubbles as this dramatically limits the time they could hold their breath if they ever got into trouble. They also need air in their lungs for buoyancy. At KASS we have and

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25 Jul 0

Competence before Confidence

“Many Australian children enter into an aquatic experience without any understanding of their personal capabilities or limitations….It is vitally important we provide children with the opportunity to undertake progressive aquatic skill development that considers the expe

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25 Jul 0

Swimming and cognitive function

Swimming improves a child’s cognitive function A four-year study of over 7,000 children by the Griffith University in Australia found that swimming children were more advanced in physical and mental development when compared to their non-swimming peers. Specifica

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25 Jul 0

Keep kids swimming throughout winter

During summer children are keen to participate in swimming activities and frequently practice their aquatic survival skills outside of lessons without even realising. This additional practice is often very noticeable when children return to lessons showing progression. Ho

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25 Jul 0

No Goggles

In KASS lessons we DO NOT permit goggles in the 8 week Survival Program. Goggle dependency can become a genuine safety issue. 81% of children under 4 years of age who drown do so due to falls into water. Most children in this situation are fully clothed and not wearing

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