Atlanta Public Schools’ lone swimming pool, at King Middle School, has reopened and has been offering students as a chance to learn valuable swimming skills. These skills, which range from something as basic and crucial as drowning prevention to health and wellness, were captured in this informative video produced by APS Media Production Manager Scott King and narrated by Director of Media Relations Keith Bromery.
“Swimming is an important life skill,” said King Middle swim coach Justin Spears. “If kids were to be around any time of water, they would need to know how to survive and deal with those situations.”
The swimming instruction starts with basic breathing instruction and progresses to learning proper kicking and stroking techniques. But breathing is the essential skill, Spears notes, because it keeps kids from panicking once they hit the water. The instructional approach comes mostly in group situations but also is individualized to target specific students’ needs. For more on King Middle School’s program, check out this informative AJC article published earlier in the year.
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7 comments
Well Wen I was in 8th grade last year we got 2 get in the pool & we had a lot of fun in there ! Especially when we had free time ! 😛
When i Was At King The Pool Was Shut Down We Didnt Get A Chance To Do What They Are Doing But iM Happy For Them Because They Can Tell Me How Much Fun iT Was And Maybe Can Help Some Of The People That Cant Swim LoL
im a student at king and i like to go swimming because its like a sport
Thats good they opened the pool, most kids need the swimming skills.
We can’t have our kids go to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty as part of a school trip, because of the fear of water, but at King Middle School, they can swim in a pool as part of the instruction. That’s great for the kids there but I see a double standard.
what double standard do you see? its not no bad idea 4 them tp open it back up, im 16 and can’t swim that good. I think its greats!
We didnt have an oppertunity to take swimming classes wen i was at king.