Swimming teachers offered new resources to help develop mindfulness in children

The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and wellness resources for its members. The new wellbeing and mindfulness activity guidance has been designed to help swimming teachers care for and support, young learners’ wellbeing and mindfulness during lessons [...]

Swimming teachers offered new resources to help develop mindfulness in children2024-05-29T15:23:21+00:00

Swimming and Diabetes

Swimming is a form of exercise that can be beneficial for people with diabetes. There are different types of diabetes, each with their own origins, effects, and treatments. In this response, we'll provide an overview of the most common types of diabetes and discuss how [...]

Swimming and Diabetes2023-04-17T18:44:14+00:00

Glossary

An aquatics water safety, swimming, lifesaving, and water-connected sports glossary: A Abdominal muscles: The group of muscles located in the front of the abdomen, which are responsible for core strength and stability in the water. Airway: The pathway from the mouth and nose to the [...]

Glossary2024-06-10T18:09:54+00:00

Canals and Rivers Trust

The Canal and River Trust is a charity organization responsible for the management, maintenance, and restoration of over 2,000 miles of canals and rivers in England and Wales. The trust was formed in 2012 and is responsible for the welfare of the waterways, ensuring they [...]

Canals and Rivers Trust2023-04-08T14:02:26+00:00

Swimming in Ramadan

Swimming is generally allowed during Ramadan, but it is important to be mindful of certain considerations. Firstly, during Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, which means they refrain from eating and drinking anything, including water, during the daytime. Therefore, it is important to make [...]

Swimming in Ramadan2023-03-26T14:54:45+00:00

Water Safety

Water safety refers to the measures and practices that are taken to prevent harm and injury to people while they are in, on, or around water. This can include pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, and other bodies of water. The goal of water safety is to [...]

Water Safety2023-03-14T19:34:12+00:00

Rivercraft and Minecraft

Rivercraft is a Minecraft game that is designed to inspire young environmental champions. The game was inspired by Preston, a city in the United Kingdom that has a rich history of environmental activism. In Rivercraft, players take on the role of environmental scientists who are [...]

Rivercraft and Minecraft2023-03-06T19:18:33+00:00

Flooding and the importance of Water Safety in the English Lake District

The English Lake District is a beautiful and popular tourist destination, known for its stunning scenery and numerous bodies of water, including lakes, rivers, and streams. However, these bodies of water can also be dangerous, particularly during times of heavy rainfall and flooding. Flooding in [...]

Flooding and the importance of Water Safety in the English Lake District2023-02-25T20:20:12+00:00

The Value of Swimming for Older People

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages, including older adults. Here are some of the ways that swimming can benefit older people physically, emotionally, and spiritually: Physical Benefits: Swimming is a low-impact exercise that can help improve cardiovascular health, build [...]

The Value of Swimming for Older People2023-02-23T20:07:57+00:00
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