Is swimming certificate compulsory at Sec level ?

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workingmom:

Yes. P3 is good for taking the survival training courses, but too late if you want to train the kid for competitive swimming


Chief,

Is P3 really too late for competitve swimming. My hubby says that all u need is 6 mths training and if the child is good enough..can get up to speed! That was during his time 30 yrs ago - he only started to learn swimming in P1 and by P3 he was swimming for school n club - he was in PA club...famous for their Junie Sng.

Alot would voice down to the individual and the training that he has received. When you start at a younger age, you have more time to build up a good foundation. However, it would not mean that someone who starts later would lose out. The one who starts later could be more \"talented\" in swimming and could catch up.

[Hifive]

Hi


Pls advise on the average, how long must a child (about 10 yr old) learn to swim in order to be eligible to take the test to attain the bronze cert?

Thks in advance.

[amylqf]

If the child can swim well, must the child have to hire a coach in order to get those cert?


what is the registration procedure and requirement if we don’t go through the coach. I supposed it should be cheaper and efficient that way as long as we get the exam requirement right (where to get this information? from particular website?)

[corneyAmber]

amylqf:

If the child can swim well, must the child have to hire a coach in order to get those cert?


what is the registration procedure and requirement if we don't go through the coach. I supposed it should be cheaper and efficient that way as long as we get the exam requirement right (where to get this information? from particular website?)

This is an example of requirement for bronze test.

Objectives
Enhance water confidence of swimmers
Learn about water safety and water survival so that swimmers can save themselves and prevent accidents in water

Test Content
Straddle/tuck jump from side pool
Swim 50m in pyjamas
Drown proof 1 minute
Tread water 3 minutes
Undress pyjamas in water and make float
Swim 400m using any strokes, with 1 surface dive and
swimming at least 5m submerged
Climb out from deep end without assistance/steps

If your kid can swim arleady, then training with coach will learn pyjamas tricks which is required for the test.

[Way2GO]

Teach your children to swim.

I can understand garmen thinking esp for boys having to go thro NS.
If the boys don’t clear NAPFA and knows how to swim b4 they serve NS in combat vocations - they will suffer more.
1st sit:
When I was a trainee in NS, I didn’t know how to swim properly. In one of the training session to test your confidence, each of us in No. 4 dress with boots was made to go up the 10m platform to go jump into the pool.
Me at 10m platform looking down: "I can’t swim"
Instructor: "jump!"
Silly me buay kia si just jump. Thought I would drown on the way down , but thank GOD Archimedes Principle n natural buoyancy works.

2nd sit - river crossing:
We were being trained for river crossing using a rope across the river n using an infantry assault bridge. Before this exercise, we were instructed to get into the river with SBO n rifle and just float about. Trust me, it’s scary if one can’t swim cos’ u are thinking all this weight is gonna drag me down.
With the assault bridge, there is no lifeline or guyline - and u are probably thinking what if I misstep and fall into the river.

So…please teach your children to swim.

[corneyAmber]

Way2GO:

So..please teach your children to swim.

Yes I agree swimming is very important. Even a poolside party can be potentially dangerous and a moment of negligence can cause a lifetime of pain. So equip the kids to help themselves.

[corneyAmber]

Hifive:

Hi


Pls advise on the average, how long must a child (about 10 yr old) learn to swim in order to be eligible to take the test to attain the bronze cert?

Thks in advance.

I think it depends on how fast the child learns, one child can take 6-8 months to achieve that, another can take one year or even more, so all depends on how fast the child learns and picks up.

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25hourmaid:

Hifive:

Hi


Pls advise on the average, how long must a child (about 10 yr old) learn to swim in order to be eligible to take the test to attain the bronze cert?

Thks in advance.

I think it depends on how fast the child learns, one child can take 6-8 months to achieve that, another can take one year or even more, so all depends on how fast the child learns and picks up.

Hi Hifive,

I do agree with 25hourmaid. It depends on the child. In my experience, on average for 10 year old kid, it will take about 6months to 9 months. This is provided that the kid is not water phobic and is reasonably fit. The basic criteria for passing the test is that the student would need to have sufficient strength and endurance.

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amylqf:

If the child can swim well, must the child have to hire a coach in order to get those cert?


what is the registration procedure and requirement if we don't go through the coach. I supposed it should be cheaper and efficient that way as long as we get the exam requirement right (where to get this information? from particular website?)

Hi amylgf,

Usually, the child will still need a certified coach to get those cert. In the test form, there is a portion that will need to be signed by the coach or the parent. Although, it is stated that the parent can sign to recommend that the kid can go for the test, some test centres are quite particular and request that only a certified coach can sign the portion.

In many public swimming pools, the child is also not allowed to practise with pyjamas on their own with the parents. They can only practise the pyjamas portion under the supervision of coach. This is due to safety reason and I have seen a number of life guards enforcing this.

Thus, the child will not be able to practise for the test.

[summer]

Can a child bypass Bronze exam and go to the next level like Silver exam? Thanks.