 is a technique of swim-float-swim that

teaches young children and adults the basics

of how to float and breathe for an extended
amount of time, regardless of the depth of
the water, until they can either reach the side
of the pool or shore, or until help reaches
them.
 The ability to float and breathe, regardless of
the water's depth, for an indefinite period of
time.
 is the ability to move through the water
independently. Survival
swimming incorporates being able to breathe
when needed. Many programs teach children
to lift their heads to breathe. This motion
takes a significant amount of strength and
energy and is, therefore, very difficult to
maintain.
 Never Swim Alone.
 Supervise Children When They're in the Water.
 Don't Play Breath-Holding Games.
 Always Wear a Life Vest.
 Don't Jump in the Water to Save a Friend.
 Enter the Water Feet First.
 Stay Away From Pool Drains.
 Stay Within Designated Swim Areas
 Avoid Using Alcohol
 Learn CPR
 Swimming is a powerful form of exercise. It can
help reduce stress levels, improve your mood,
give you better sleep, increase your overall
strength and increase your endurance and
cardiovascular capacity.
 Besides being a great workout, swimming is low-
impact which means it’s easier on the joints than
many contact sports or running frequently on a
hard surface. It can burn a great deal of calories
and work muscles all over your entire body. If
your main focus is another sport, swimming can
be a great cross-training form of exercise, and
it’s something you can do almost your entire life.
 Increase in joint flexibility. Buoyancy offers a
tremendous advantage because it reduces the
effects of gravity allowing for increased joint
range of motion.
 Increase in muscle strength.
 Decrease in pain.
 Decrease in abnormal tone, spasticity, and
rigidity.
 Improved balance.
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