Through swimming lessons, your child learns to manage well in the water. This way you can enjoy a visit to the pool or the beach without any worries. From when can your child start swimming lessons with Lifeguard Class how much does it cost and what exactly does he learn?
What is swimming lessons?
During swimming lessons, your child learns to swim under the
supervision of a lifeguard. First, he learns to feel water-free. This means
that he feels safe in the water and is not afraid. The teacher helps your child
with this by playing games in the water, making him jump from the side and
helping him go under. Once this goes well, your child is ready to learn
different swimming techniques.
Lesson
duration and group
A swimming lesson lasts on average 45 to 60 minutes. Usually
your child will be taught together with other children. The size of the group
varies per pool. Sometimes a group consists of a maximum of eight children. At
other pools, fifteen children receive swimming lessons at the same time. Does
your child need a little more attention, for example because he has a fear of
swimming? Then (temporary) private lessons are often possible. He then receives
swimming lessons alone or together with one or two children. Some pools also
have special groups for children with a fear of swimming.
When do you
start swimming lessons?
It is best for your child to start swimming lessons when he
is between 4.5 and 6 years old. This is the advice of the National Swimming
Safety Council. The aim of this foundation is that everyone in the Netherlands
learns to swim well.
The foundation advises not to start swimming lessons before
your child is 4.5 years old. In that case, your toddler is probably not yet
sufficiently developed in terms of motor skills to be able to meet the
requirements of the A diploma. In addition, your child starts primary school
when he is 4 years old , which is a big change for him. So rather wait with
swimming lessons until your little one is used to school.
Some parents like to start swimming lessons earlier. They
want their child to be able to survive in the water as quickly as possible, for
example because they live close to water. Many pools offer courses to help your
baby or toddler get used to water early on. During a baby swimming or toddler
swimming course , your child is introduced to water and learns to float, turn
or climb on the side. This makes it more water-free. This gives him a head
start when he starts swimming lessons with Lifeguard Class USA.
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The Swim
ABC
In the Netherlands, most children learn to swim according to
the Swam-ABC. At the end of this program, your child will have obtained
diplomas A, B and C. Obtaining swimming diplomas is not mandatory. Also, your
child does not have to complete the Swim ABC, but the National Swimming Safety
Council does recommend this. Only after obtaining the Swimming Diploma C does
your child swim well enough to also be able to manage in open water.
With the Swimming ABC your child learns the basics of
swimming at a leisurely pace. How long it takes a child to pass the Swim ABC is
very different. Obtaining diploma A takes an average of 48 teaching hours and
obtaining diplomas B and C takes an average of 12 hours per diploma.
Swimming lessons after obtaining the Swimming ABC
Has your child passed the entire Swimming ABC, but does he like to continue with swimming lessons? Then there are more degrees he can get. For example, your child can be taught snorkeling, swimming skills, synchronized swimming and rescue swimming. Inquire about the possibilities at your swimming pool.