SwimIn12's fun science-centred programme enables kids and teens to master swimming techniques
Did you know Sir Isaac Newton's Law of Motion that for every action,
there is an equal and opposite reaction is applicable to when you're in
water? While in the water, swimmers must stroke downward to keep moving
and stay afloat – opposing equal force that the water expends to
swimmers to keep them from moving.
There is no escaping science.
It can be always used to explain everything in everyday life. Similarly,
there is much science to learn in the art of swimming.
"It is an
added benefit when students understand and apply what they know about
the science when they swim. For example, in asking them to keep their
hands straight, we demonstrate how this is similar to the shape of a
ship, plane or rocket that helps to cut through air or water faster.
"When
we talk about more air in the lungs will help them float while less air
will sink, we apply this to the ballast tank in submarines. We have
heard success stories from our Swim Science students from as far as
Australia, Singapore and India," said E.J. Yeap who is Founder and Chief
Executive Officer of SwimIn12.
The 11-year old institution
kicked off the beta testing of Swim Science in March this year, just
10-days after the enforcement of Malaysia's Movement Control Order (MCO)
following the worsening of the COVID-19 outbreak.
"The order
meant that pools would be closed for three months and we thought of ways
to keep an interest in swimming, especially for our younger students.
"Led
by our coaching team leader Darshini Balakrishnan, we are proud to say
we innovated a new style of teaching by incorporating the evergreen laws
of science. It helps beginners understand the concept of swimming
faster by simplifying the important theory of water physics in an
engaging manner.
"The programme also explains how swimming
theories apply in many aspects of aerodynamic and marine sciences. With
the help of today's technology, we make Swim Science sessions
interactive and interesting for students to follow," Yeap explained.
Catered to those aged between seven and 18, SwimIn12 hires the help of video communications programme Zoom to conduct lessons.
"We
admit that it is not easy to win the crowd when we mention online
sessions. However, with Swim Science it's not a one-way direction. It is
more than just listening and watching. We keep it interesting with some
activities like quiz sessions and even treasure hunts for things around
the house that are relevant to the lesson.
"I'd commend my team
of 30-odd coaches at SwimIn12 for innovating this programme, teaching
and educating students and keeping the lessons interesting for our
students," he adds.
Swim Science is offered in two packages –
eight lessons (RM200) or 20 lessons (RM300) in a month. Yeap takes pride
in saying that the programme is a purely Malaysian innovation,
observing a similar approach taken a few months later, by a neighbouring
country.
About SwimIn12
Swimin12 specializes in teaching swimming with 3
key applications, which are: energy efficient swimming, practical
survival skills & therapy. We pride ourselves in teaching in an
efficient learning environment and our aim is to enable everyone to
learn to swim in 12 hours. A passionate and hardworking swim school,
open 7 days week, 14 hours a day, for students to learn at their
convenience.
Visit: https://www.swimin12.com/ for further information.