Lessons for the United We Swim Program have Begun
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Feb 1, 2022, 0 Comments
Courtesy Carmen Davila,
(Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Aquatic Center welcomed Nye and Trautmann Elementary 2nd grade students, who began their first swimming lessons as part of the learn to swim initiative.
United ISD will provide water safety and swimming instruction for all elementary students within the second grade. Our American Red Cross based program, called the “United We Swim” is the core instructional curriculum. The Texas Essential Knowledge Skills are aligned with this program to ensure quality instruction to the education process.
Safety lessons teach children and instill safe behavior in and around the water. The purpose of the “United We Swim” program is both to orient students to the aquatic environment and to create a sound foundation. Doing this ensures our students gain a respect for aquatic environment and safety skills.
Life-long examples are incorporated into UISD swimming classes. Understanding basic water safety rules, learning how to use a life jacket, knowing how and when to seek assistance, performing reaching assists with equipment, entering/exiting water independently, submerging face, blowing bubbles, bouncing, walking while maintaining balance, supported floats, and alternating arm action are among the lessons covered.
All lessons will be under the direction of United ISD Aquatic Center staff members. All personnel are certified by the American Red Cross with aquatic experience in water safety courses and/or Lifeguard Training. We are United in our dedication to providing United ISD students with the best aquatic experience, care, and supervision.
