swimming is one of the world\u2019s most popular activities, and encompasses a wide variety of skills from a refreshing dip in the lake on a hot summer day to endurance and speed competitions. however, 14 percent of adults do not know how to swim. because swimming safety is of the utmost importance, swimming is learned primarily as a life skill and secondarily for sport. here is a list of swimming safety and competition resources for swimmers of all skill levels:<\/p>\n
usa swimming<\/a>: a 400,000-member service organization and the national governing body for swimming sports in the united states. usa swimming promotes the traditions of swimming by generating opportunities for swimmers, instructors and coaches of every background to advance the sport of swimming through education and competition.<\/p>\n
infant swimming resource<\/a>: locations throughout the u.s. and abroad providing swimming lesson for children from six months to six years of age. isr\u2019s mission is teaching children how to survive if they should get into the water alone.<\/p>\n
american swimming pool and spa association<\/a>: courses and consultations on swimming pool and spa management techniques.<\/p>\n
american swimming association<\/a>: provides programs and services to the swimming community. asa promotes and sanctions competitive swimming events and serves as advocates for competitive swimmers.<\/p>\n
american swimming coaches association<\/a>: provides leadership to u.s. and world swimmers and events of all levels. asca trains and supports professional swim coaches and promotes quality career opportunities throughout the world swimming community.<\/p>\n
the united states swim school association<\/a>: founded as the national swim school association in 1988, usssa provides a trade association for swimming schools and is the first national association connecting swimming schools in the u.s.<\/p>\n
red cross swimming instructor certification<\/a>: training and certification for swimming instructors.<\/p>\n
national interscholastic swim coaches association<\/a>: a professional swimming organization that supports high school swimming coaches. nisca is dedicated to educating coaches and recognizing swimmers through their all-america programs. provides opportunities for coaches to network and share their knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n
the american camp association<\/a>: a community of camp professionals providing aquatic recognized certifications that meet specified aca standards.<\/p>\n
american red cross: water safety instructor\u2019s manual<\/a><\/p>\n
american red cross: swimming and water safety skills chart<\/a><\/p>\n
american red cross<\/a>: swimming classes and water safety training.<\/p>\n
swimming.org<\/a>: parents\u2019 guide to school swimming<\/p>\n
miracle swimming<\/a>: teach adults how to overcome a fear of deep water.<\/p>\n
special olympics<\/a>: the world’s largest sporting organization for children and adults dealing with intellectual disabilities. the mission of the special olympics is to focus on the individuality of each athlete, allowing coaches to better train and encourage skills and individual accomplishments.<\/p>\n
usa swimming<\/a>: help finding a local swim team to join.<\/p>\n
team usa<\/a>: usa swimming announces 2020 olympic team trials<\/p>\n
thoughtco<\/a>: how to become an olympic swimmer<\/p>\n
swimming.org:<\/a> swimming fitness training plan<\/p>\n
swimming.org<\/a>: school swimming resources for teachers<\/p>\n
middle atlantic swimming<\/a>: college swimming resources<\/p>\n
solutions swim school<\/a>: national plan for teaching swimming<\/p>\n
diet and proper nutrition play a big part in an ideal diet for a swimmer. meals before exercise often have a ratio of 60 percent carbs to 40 percent protein.<\/p>\n
swim england masters<\/a>: facts and swimming food plans for exercise meals, pre-training snacks, and recovery foods.<\/p>\n