How To Teach A Child To Swim Video

Swimming is a great way for kids to get exercise and have fun. Learn how to teach a child to swim in this swimming video.

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Practice
Take frequent rests
Be positive
Praise child

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Celia Dubey - Owner of Tarpon Total Fitness in Tarpon Springs, FL. Celia is an elite level triathlete and duathlete sponsored by "Her Sports Magazine", "Boston Bill" sunglasses, "PowerBar", "Asics", "Polar Pacer", "Sugoi", "Gu", and "Chainwheel Drive" bike shop. Celia is the 2007 US Champion in dualthon and finished 5th in the world championships. Celia is a certified personal trainer and spin instructor. Celia is always around the gym helping out members, answering questions, teaching classes and spreading cheer.

CELIA DUBEY: How to teach your child to swim. Practice is essential for learning motor skills. Infants and young children usually benefit most from distributed practice with frequent rest periods throughout. This is going to minimize their fatigue. It's going to give time to the child to simulate learning, and it's going to help the child stay motivated in the activity. Remember, parents, your mood sets the tone for this activity. Cue your child at each exercise. Praise them for each attempt. And if you do decide to hire a professional to teach your child how to swim, make sure that that instructor is certified in the American Red Cross safety as well as CPR and insured. Again, practice is essential for learning. Remember, your mood sets the tone. And cue your child for each exercise, perhaps with a ready or a one, two, three, go, and praise each attempt that that child makes. Finally, if you decide to hire a professional, make sure they're certified in American Red Cross, CPR, and that they're insured.

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