Meaning of swimming for infants, toddlers and children.
Meaning of baby swimming (0-12 months):
1. proper handling of the baby
2. contributes to the correct psychomotor development of the child
3. the elements of swimming have a beneficial effect on the correct peristalsis of the intestines
4. beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system
5. regular swimming increases lung capacity
6. the child-parent relationship is deepened
7. the child socialises in a group with his/her peers
8. strengthens the immune system – hardening
9. promotes appetite, improves sleep
Meaning of toddlers swimming:
1. contributes to the correct psychomotor development of the child
2. favourably influences the cardiovascular system
3. regular swimming increases lung capacity
4. the child-parent relationship is deepened
5. the child socialises in a group with his/her peers
6. strengthens the immune system – hardening
7. promotes appetite, improves sleep
8. fear of water is suppressed
9. learns basic swimming movements and orientation in the water
Meaning of swimming for preschoolers:
1. independent activity of the child
2. development of motor skills
3. deepening the child’s motor, psychological and performance development
4. strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems
5. increasing lung capacity
6. collectivity but also individuality
7. swimming styles – backstroke, crawl, breaststroke