Propsal Argment
At the YMCA of Muscatine, Iowa, the swim test for children ages 14 and under isn't sufficient enough. The swim test consists of the children swimming approximately 15 meters across the pool, in whatever stroke they want. Including "doggy paddle".
At the Robert A. Lee Community Rec Center of Iowa City, Iowa, the swim test for children is much more sufficient. The swim test consist of the children treading for 1 minute, spinning in a circle (without touching the wall or floor), then swimming 25 meters, breast stroke with proper breathing a majority of the way.
Personally, I think all pools should have a swim test such as the Robert A. Lee Community Rec Center. I think that children should have to prove that they can tread water, to help themselves a little more in preventing drowning.
I'm choosing this topic because I have lifeguarded at both of these locations. I no longer work at the pool in Iowa City, but do continue to work at the pool in Muscatine. When I am the lifeguard on duty, I make sure the child is swimming a strong enough stroke that I feel comfortable passing them on the swim test, resulting in them being able to swim in the deep end.
My intended focus is to make sure all pools have a proper swim test and follow the swim test policy to ensure a safer environment for children, and everyone, swimming.
http://www.thinkdontsink.org/water-safety-resources/drowning-facts-and-statistics-in-the-usa/
https://www.ymcamn.org/swimming/swim_tests_policies_and_facilities/pool_guidelines_and_swim_tests
At the Robert A. Lee Community Rec Center of Iowa City, Iowa, the swim test for children is much more sufficient. The swim test consist of the children treading for 1 minute, spinning in a circle (without touching the wall or floor), then swimming 25 meters, breast stroke with proper breathing a majority of the way.
Personally, I think all pools should have a swim test such as the Robert A. Lee Community Rec Center. I think that children should have to prove that they can tread water, to help themselves a little more in preventing drowning.
I'm choosing this topic because I have lifeguarded at both of these locations. I no longer work at the pool in Iowa City, but do continue to work at the pool in Muscatine. When I am the lifeguard on duty, I make sure the child is swimming a strong enough stroke that I feel comfortable passing them on the swim test, resulting in them being able to swim in the deep end.
My intended focus is to make sure all pools have a proper swim test and follow the swim test policy to ensure a safer environment for children, and everyone, swimming.
http://www.thinkdontsink.org/water-safety-resources/drowning-facts-and-statistics-in-the-usa/
https://www.ymcamn.org/swimming/swim_tests_policies_and_facilities/pool_guidelines_and_swim_tests
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