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Advantages of Swimming Compared to Other Sports
08/28/2019 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Fitness & Nutrition Tips
Our life is much defined by the choices we make. Likewise, the choice of sports for practising is highly important. Actually, it is more important than we come to realise, as it could be a determining factor for the well-being of body, mind and soul.
read moreSnorkelling in Australia – Live an Exciting Experience
05/30/2018 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Travel
Snorkelling in Australia is an exciting experience. The beauty of the sea has no parallel in our world. The same applies to the experience of swimming in seawater in Australia. When it comes to snorkelling, the words are poor to describe the magnitude of the experience. Anyone who has a snorkel, even for one time in his life, can confirm the difference between the experience and the high emotions it offers. It is a different thing watching documentaries about underwater life and a totally different experience, seeing it yourself. It is like entering a new world, one that, once you have discovered, is difficult to leave behind.
read moreBenefits of Swimming Lessons for Preschool Children
05/29/2018 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Babies & Toddlers
The obvious question for all the parents is why start swimming lessons for their beloved kids at that early age. The answer is not obvious, but is well justified by this magical, for both parents and children, stage of life: Swimming lessons for preschool kids under five years old in Australia, and all over the world, can influence drastically the future of your offspring.
read moreEvidence Based Communication for People with Autism
03/02/2017 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Special Needs
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way people interact with, and learn from, other people and their environment. Each person with autism has an individual learning profile of strengths and difficulties, leading it to be described as a ‘spectrum’ disorder. As Dr Stephen Shore once said, “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism." Nevertheless, to receive a diagnosis of autism, all people must present with (1) social-communication difficulties and (2) restricted, repetitive, and/or sensory interests and behaviours.
read moreSwim Australia Teacher - Could This Be You?
02/22/2017 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in News
Would you like to share some of the joy that many others are already experiencing in their work? Take the first step and enrol in one of the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association’s (ASCTA) nationally recognised and internationally acclaimed Swim Australia™ Teacher accredited training courses.
read moreSwim for your Life!
02/22/2017 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
No this is not out of a horror movie but rather a promotion for longevity and your health. Most people know the benefits of swimming. For the young - building aerobic capacity, improving mental capacity, physique and socialisation skills; for older people -low load bearing and an all-round exercise without overheating the body.
read moreSafe vs SAFER - The Importance of the Letter "R"
02/22/2017 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
The importance of the letter ‘R’ "Ί want my child to be SAFE!”
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12/22/2015 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
In 2015, as many as 271 people died by drowning in Australian waterways. This figure attests to a 1.9% increase in the number of drowning deaths in 2013 - 2014 and a 30% increase in the number of young children who lost their lives to drowning in the same period.
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