Swimming
The benefits of swimming in early
childhood development
The Yard Preparatory Academy provides swimming (and
water safety) to all Grade R learners (included in fees).
Swimming is a great form of exercise, developing the
major muscle groups, promoting coordination, gross
motor skills, improved self-esteem and provides
stimulation for better learning. The body/mind
connection supports that a leaner’s mind is stimulated
through physical activity. A stimulated mind result in
further brain development and increased intelligence.
“I recommend the Yard to anyone who wants his/her
children to grow up as well rounded individuals. You can
rest assured that your children would not only learn school
work, they will learn vital life skills that will help them in
their school career and beyond. Having a basis of good
principles and morals is more than what money can buy. A
journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. The
first step for your child to become an above average
individual is The Yard” - Rika (2015 Swim instructor)
Physical benefits
Swimming engages all the senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell.
Swimming can even improve a learner’s eating and sleep habits. Core muscles
and coordination are developed, even improving visual-motor skills such as
cutting paper, colouring, drawing lines and shapes. Read more here about the
Griffith University findings -
http://app.griffith.edu.au/news/2012/11/15/swimming-kids-are-smarter/
Social interaction
Swimming is a great activity to improve social interaction with other learners
and the staff. Swimming is great fun and the sessions can’t come soon enough.
Learner’s also learn important live skills and trust as the lessons progress and
they learn new activities. Knowing how to swim also promoted great self-
esteem amongst peers, especially in the summer months with swim parties.
Brain Development
Learners learn through play, and what a better method than something fun like
swimming. During the lessons learners are provided with age appropriate
lessons and exercises. During exercises the brain develops better brain/body
connections, improving coordinated movements.
Emotional Development
Learning to swim at an early age, reduce the chance of fearing water at a later
stage in life. Fear normally develops when a learner has had a negative
experience. Well-structured lessons introduce the learner to the environment
around the swimming pool and expose them to the taste, sight, smells, touch
and sounds.
Contact Us
Office Tel: 012 361 5337
Office Fax: 086 552 2688
Email: admin@typa.co.za
Address
93 Hibuscus Street
Lynnwood Ridge
Pretoria
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