Learning to Play Water Polo in Singapore
First introduced to Singapore by Englishman J. W. Jefferson in 1920, water polo started out as a sport exclusive to the wealthy and affluent. Lets go through a brief history of the water polo scene in Singapore. Three swimming clubs dominated the sport The Singapore Swimming Club, which at that [...]
Is Swimming Effective To Lose Weight?
You might already know that cardio exercises is one of the imperatives to lose weight. However, if you have been relying on exercises such as running, you should probably give swimming a try. Why Is Swimming Effective? As water is around 800 times more dense than air, every movement [...]
Wakeboarding in Singapore
Singapore is an island-state surrounded by water. It is no wonder that people living here love the various water sports available. Some of the most popular water activities include canoeing, kayaking and wakeboarding. Singapore’s size also meant that these sports are only found in specific locations and work on [...]
Can Swimming Cure My Child’s Asthma?
Will swimming cure asthma? There are no claims by professionals that swimming can cure asthma, whereas, many studies have done that shows that swimming is able to reduce the amount of asthma attacks and the severity of it. Swimming is one of the best ways to control the symptoms [...]
Scuba Diving in Singapore
What Exactly Is Scuba Diving? Scuba diving is one of the world’s fastest growing extreme sports and it’s easy to see why. The activity enables participants to explore the breath-taking deep blue among fascinating marine life, they get to be a part of the underwater world — even if [...]
What clothing to wear for SwimSafer Programme?
Stage 1, 2, 3 & 4: T-shirt & shorts Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Bronze At this stage, students are only required to wear T-shirt and shorts. You can wear your usual home t-shirt and shorts. Some clothing are hard [...]
Fun-Filled Pool Activities for Children!
Children learn best while having fun, so why not create some games in the pool to encourage your child to swim? Playing allows a child to learn about his environment and develop new creative ideas. Through exploration, a child is able to practice the skills necessary for critical thinking. [...]
Why It’s Important for Children to Have Good Muscle Tone
Importance of Muscles Muscle tone determines a child's performance in sports. Children with low muscle tone often have problems balancing and may fall because there are not enough muscles to expand and contract to maintain equilibrium. Helping your child to gain good muscle tone not only enhances balance and agility, [...]
Prevent Childhood Obesity by Making it a Family Affair
Prevent Childhood Obesity by Making it a Family Affair Childhood obesity has tripled over the past 20 years thanks to the convenience of fast food, computer games and well-meaning parents who restrict outdoor play. For every 10 children, at least 1 is obese. It is widely known that the best [...]
How Can I Help My Child Overcome the Fear of Water?
Why is my child so afraid of the water? Some children believe that the pool is a dangerous place to play in, despite seeing his peers enjoying themselves in the water playground. Ironic as it may seem, the best way to help your child overcome his fear of water [...]
Toddler Swimming – How to Comfort Them and be Confident in Water
How to Teach Toddlers To Swim If you are interested in getting your 2 to 5-year-old child into toddler swimming lessons, there are a few things you should know in order to help comfort them and gain confidence in water. You may read our article on why your child [...]
5 Qualities to Look for in a Swimming Instructor
How To Choose A Swimming Instructor The decision to sign up your child for swimming lessons is probably one of the best recreational activities you could choose for them to participate in. Swimming has many great physical benefits, and being in a class setting to learn how to swim [...]
How to be a certified swimming instructor in Singapore
This page is outdated. Please follow this guide on How to be a swimming instructor in Singapore. Being a swimming coach in Singapore is not easy, especially in public pools. Singapore Sports Council controls all the public swimming pool in Singapore and they have set a rule that [...]
5 Steps of Baby Swimming – How it Should be Done
Can I Teach My Own Baby To Swim? If you are looking to teach your infant age 2 or below how to swim, you need to know the 5 steps of baby swimming to ensure it is a safe, fun experience for both of you. After all, introducing your [...]
5 Reasons to Teach Your Toddler Swimming On Your Own
5 Reasons to Teach Your Toddler Swimming On Your Own Your child can begin the process of learning how to swim at a very young age. It is very important that your child learn how to swim. Not only can the entire family have fun at the lake or water [...]
