England’s sports participation numbers fall
The number of people engaged in regular physical activity in England fell 1.4 per cent between October 2014 to March 2015, with swimming and fitness being the major casualties.
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Exercise in water for fitness or rehabilitation
Exercising in water is particularly effective because it offers a wide range of therapeutic and health benefits without the hard impact of land exercise.
Synchronised swimmer ‘walks on water’
A synchronised swimmer of 24 years appears to be able to walk on water.
Teaching swimming by ability rather than age
A significant percentage of children are unable to swim with any degree of skill, meaning not only are they missing out on the health benefits, but they also are at risk when in the water.
Leeds could host 2016 World Triathlon Series event
Leeds is being considered to stage an event of the 2016 World Triathlon Series
Between five and seven is the best age to learn to swim
The optimum age for children to begin formal swimming lessons is between 5 and 7 years of age
Primary school pupils are denied life-saving skills
45 per cent of UK primary school children are unable to swim 25 metres despite it being a national curriculum requirement
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