Parents love swimming as an extracurricular activity. This sport is great for children’s growth and development. Many coaches are available to teach swimming lessons in Bangalore. Parents often have questions about the best time and frequency to begin swimming lessons for their children. MetroMela talked to Nisha, a 200m freestyle swimmer from India who was the first to be selected for the Olympics. She is also a recipient of an Arjuna Award. Millet loves swimming and organizes camps to teach children and adults.
Swimming lessons for your children
* Five is the perfect age to start swimming lessons for your child. Children below five years old will have difficulty learning how to breathe underwater and following instructions.
* If you have kids below the age of five who love water, take them to a baby pool and let them splash around to their heart’s content. They can learn fun skills like blowing bubbles. Millet cautions that they should not try to immerse their heads in water while still young.
* Never force your child to learn swimming. It is important that they enjoy the activities.
* One hour in the pool a day is a good enough exercise.
* Swimming is a sport that burns calories, so do not stop your child from eating unless he or she is obese. The right diet can then be considered once the child is older than 10 years.
* For kids above 10 years, exercises like jogging and light weights are recommended.
* Let swimming be a fun exercise for your child. You can let your child enjoy the sport, but don’t force them to compete. However, both parents and children should be willing to compete if they have potential.
* There’s no need to stop swimming lessons for your child through their exams. A great stress-relieving activity is swimming even for just half an hour. “I always swam through all my exams,” says Millet.
* Joining a swimming class is a good way to calm down a hyperactive child.
* Before you put your child in a swimming camp, make sure the water is treated, is clean and there are lifeguards around. Parents are allowed to watch and participate in most classes.
What to Learn…
Swimming Academy Nisha Milet
The academy currently holds camps at Bowring Club, Karnataka Golf Associations (KGA), and Catholic Club. These clubs host swim camps throughout the year. They are available to both members and non-members. Camps are available for both beginners and more advanced children. Club fees can vary greatly. One month of advanced camp costs Rs. Catholic Club, 3,000 Millet tests the swimming ability of each child before they join classes. Classes take place Monday through Friday. Nisha organizes relay races for children and holds fun competitions. Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre refers talent she sees to her for coaching.
Swimlife
They are run by Satish Kumar (Ekalavya winner and former international swimmer), who teaches classes for babies from the age of one to two years old. Satish Kumar, the instructor has received special US training in this area and can teach children at their own pace. The infant classes take place between March and May due to weather conditions. For children aged 5 and over, there are classes in the beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels. Classes are offered at St. Joseph’s High, Koramangala Club or DPS South. For these classes, the fees are Rs. These fees are Rs. 1,500 per week, but can change depending on where you’re held. For parent and infant classes, the charges are Rs. A month’s rent is Rs. 3,000
PM Swimming Class
Jayanagar Swimming Pool
Six days per week, classes are held at Jayanagar Swimming Pool from 4.30 to 5.30 pm. Monday is considered a holiday. Two batches of children’s instructors were trained. You can apply for membership if you are five years old or older. Beginers pay Rs. 2,600 for the first two months. Advanced classes are Rs. 2500 for two-months.