Pattaya-In a bid to enhance youth skills and promote water safety, Pattaya City School 11 has launched a basic swimming program for students. The project, initiated by Mr. Poramese Ngamphichet, Mayor of Pattaya City, aims to equip young learners with essential swimming abilities.
Why Swimming Matters:
– Drowning Prevention: According to the Bureau of Non-Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, approximately 1,500 Thai children lose their lives to drowning each year. This alarming statistic underscores the need for swimming skills.
– Holistic Development: Swimming fosters concentration, sensory awareness, and physical fitness. It engages various muscle groups and contributes to overall well-being.
– Confidence and Safety: Learning to swim empowers children to navigate water safely. It’s a life skill that stays with them into adulthood.
Benefits Beyond the Pool:
– Emotional Resilience: Swimming positively impacts mental health, promoting relaxation and emotional balance.
– Physical Fitness: Regular swimming improves lung health, sleep quality, and appetite.
– Future Athletes: The program encourages students to continue swimming, potentially nurturing future athletes.
Pattaya City recognizes that swimming isn’t just a recreational activity—it’s an investment in the well-being of its youth. By equipping students with swimming skills, the city aims to create confident, capable individuals who can navigate water with ease.
Source: Pattaya City Education Office
