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Swimming and Asthma
Parents of children with asthma may worry that their child will not get enough physical activity. Academic and scientific studies have shown that getting regular exercise and living a healthy lifestyle may help asthmatics keep their asthma under control. Many … Read More
My Olympic Dreams By Lia Neal
I went into the Olympic Trials knowing that the top six finishers in the 100 and 200 freestyles make the team. All I had wanted was to slip into that sixth place spot and make the team. My first swim … Read More
Nurturing Gross Motor Skills in Early Childhood: The Benefits
The term “gross motor” development refers to physical skills that use large body movements. In this context, gross means “large” as opposed to “fine” motor skills, such as gripping a pencil. For children, every day is an opportunity to grow, … Read More
How Swimming Shaped my Life by Stanley Wong
For the past ten years, swimming has been a huge part of my life; it, in a very distinct way, defines me. It shapes me: my character, my personality, and my outlook. Olympic swimmers may make the sport look incredibly … Read More
Ocean Safety–Rip Currents
Now that is it is officially the summer season, most of you will be heading to the beaches for some fun in the sun. But before that can happen everyone should take a moment to learn about one of the … Read More
Swim classes canceled today!
Due to last night’s snow storm SwimJim’s classes are canceled today 1/27/2011. The office will still be open. Stay warm out there and have a great day!
Oprah Campaign
Oprah Campaign NDPA Requests Members to Participate in the “Oprah Campaign” January 2011 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Greetings! The Swim For Life Foundation, NDPA, the U.S. Swim School Association and other drowning prevention organizations are campaigning to have the drowning epidemic … Read More
Great Article called Keeping Young Minds Healthy
From Time Magazine Nov 7th Can go to the website for more detailed info. http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2026672_2026712_2026677-1,00.html Keeping Young Minds Healthy By Jeffrey Kluger Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 l Timothy Archibald for Time Bethany hated fifth grade. She didn’t much … Read More
Pool Safely Educational Video
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission along with Safe Kids USA and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance has released a new Pool Safely educational video. The video highlights seven simple steps that everyone should take to keep kids safe in … Read More