At Ichthys Swimming Academies we have developed a comprehensive and innovative swimming learning program for preschool and later ages that is based on play. There is a specific methodology with the achievement of technique, discipline and learning, while the child feels that he is playing, which is very important for him to love the water. When you love what you do, everything happens automatically.
Swimming is considered by many scientists to be the most ideal sport! It has minimal injuries and does not burden the musculoskeletal system during the child's developmental age! At the same time, trains the whole body and the cardiovascular system. By swimming the physique is strengthened of children, respiratory capacity, the heart function. Pone after another posture and body position improve Also, swimming prevents childhood obesity which has been connected to the diabetes.
Furthermore, it has been observed that the benefits of exercise, when done within the hot water, are much larger and even so much so that prevent blood pressure. Hot water enhances the dilation of blood vessels and thus improves blood flow. Improves the joint flexibility and increases muscle strength and endurance. MIt reduces muscle spasm, reduces the feeling of pain. It increases the metabolic rate, the percentage of blood returning to the heart and lung function.
As is known, Children who exercise get sick less, sleep better and eat better!
Children who swim can also improve their their mental and emotional health. As a child's ability to move freely in the water increases, so does their ability to swim. sense of well-being in the childContact with water is very beneficial and helps to relax the body and the mind. Immersion in water and concentration on the technique create a relaxing meditation within the liquid element. Furthermore, it has been observed that people who swim tend to exercise for longer periods of time.
Swimming offers great joy in the lives of children, They overcome their fears and gain self-confidence, thus developing healthier and more dynamic personalities.
Swimming lessons from an early age lay a solid foundation for a future adult's life, social and independent, who will be able to participate in and enjoy a wide variety of water sports, in and out of the water.
Finally, the earlier the child starts swimming, the faster he will develop defenses against its absolute safety in the water.
For our program, the following equipment is needed for swimming academies:
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*Toys, noodles and other swimming equipment are provided by us.
Swimming lessons at Pre-Junior academies for ages 2.5-5 years old are held once a week with a lesson duration of 30 minutes. For Junior academies for ages 5-8 years old they are held 1-2 times a week with a lesson duration of 40 minutes.
Yes! Swimming is appropriate for all seasons of the year. Especially when facilities allow it, it is essential for children to swim, especially during the winter, so that during the outbreak of viral infections, we have a strong immune system.
At swimming academies we have developed a comprehensive swimming learning program for preschool and later ages that is based on play. There is a specific methodology with the achievement of technique, discipline and learning, but the child feels that he is playing, which is very important for him to love the water. When you love what you do, everything happens automatically.
Children learn to swim all swimming styles (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
3 hours before starting the exercise, whether it is in or out of the water.
Yes, he can. He will start at first in a section with other children who are also beginners and his age at the Ichthys Kalamaria Swimming Pool, so that he can then participate in the sections of the pre-competitive category.
The requirements are that the child loves and wants water. Even if there are doubts from the child, we have the methods and the way to help the child overcome any fear.
Both the duration and the frequency – in combination with the temperature of the pool – are ideal for the specific age of the children who come to our pool in Kalamaria. With this frequency, the children enjoy, at the appropriate age, the benefits of a training session, which they have chosen and therefore show consistency and responsibility for it. Thus, they manage to develop and achieve the correct technique at the appropriate age, that is, when the children have “entered” the subject.