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Breathing During Swimming

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Nov 07 2018
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Breathing during swimming is one of the most important skills that provides a solid foundation to a swimmer. Breathing is an inhaling and exhaling process, or an exchange of air in the lungs. Beginners are taught inhaling from the mouth and exhaling from the mouth. This is easy to impart to kids who are young or adults who are new to swimming. Ideally, breathing during swimming is to inhale from the mouth and exhale from the nose or both nose and mouth. The exhalation from the nose prevents water from flowing into the nasal cavity, which may cause discomfort in […]

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Do flotation aids inhibit the learning of swimming?

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Jul 06 2018
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Some parents ask about the use of flotation aids to encourage their children to swim independently. Many times we see these items on sale, and it seems an easy way out to let children enjoy swimming on their own. But do they actually inhibit the learning process? Well, the answer is both yes and no. Overuse of flotation aids may give a false sense of security to children. Without the aids, children may feel insecure, and hence have no confidence in swimming on their own. For example, putting on goggles is not a foremost requisite to learn to swim. You […]

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MoovSwim FREE FUNshop on 2018 May 01

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Apr 18 2018
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Registration is now closed. All applicants will be notified of the details by 28 April 2018. Thank you for your overwhelming response! MoovSwim provides fun and enjoyable water experience for kids with different needs and abilities. Hello, my name is Mann Weng. Kids normally call me Teacher Yong. This FUNshop is to share my knowledge of baby swimming to anyone who is interested to know more. You can be a parent, a current swimming teacher or a budding swimming teacher. In this FUNshop, you will gain an insight and knowledge on how to handle your child when playing in the […]

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Consistent Swimming Practice Yields Results

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Mar 02 2017
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Why Children Need Consistent Swimming Practice Swimming lessons are usually conducted once a week. However, some children are not able to come for class due to other commitments. This results in limited progress in learning, and sometimes regression. Malcolm Gladwell, author of many best-sellers such as The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference, and Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, mentioned that in order to become an expert in anything, one needs to put in an average of 10,000 hours of practice. That would mean attending weekly swimming lessons is just the bare minimum requirement! Many […]

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Age By Age Guide on Swimming Ability

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May 06 2016
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Wonder what your child’s aquatic milestones ought to be? Take a read at our age by age guide on swimming ability! 6 to 18 months Your child can: explore the water and begin to feel comfortable in it do very basic kicking and padding movements begin to learn floating and gliding, blowing bubbles, and entering and exiting the water with assistance 18 months to 3 years Your child can: continue to build on basic arm motions and kicking required for skill training later on enter and exit the water by himself/herself using the stairs (when he/she is closer to 3) learn to dunk his/her […]

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