A Philadelphia-based insurance professional with over two decades of experience, Lawrence “Larry” M. Koresko assists clients in his capacity as president of Insmax Insurance Brokerage, Inc. The father of two children, Lawrence “Larry” M. Koresko enjoys swimming in his free time.
For parents thinking about whether or not to enroll their children in swim lessons, here are three reasons why encouraging them to learn how to swim is a great choice.
Data collected by the National Safe Kids Campaign reveals that drowning is the number-two cause of accidental death in children aged 1 to 14. With water found in many areas where children live and play, children who learn how to swim when they are young are at a significantly decreased risk of drowning.
In addition to the safety benefits, swimming is a fantastic exercise activity for children. It offers high cardiovascular benefit and is also a total body workout, engaging almost every muscle in the arms, chest, core, and legs.
Beyond the physical gains swimming offers, children can see increased learning performance by engaging in the sport. Research indicates that there is a link between swimming and advanced academic achievement. According to studies, children who participated in swimming activities in their developmental years were able to reach learning benchmarks more quickly than those who weren’t swimmers.
