This study sought to demonstrate that a rational and balanced emphasis on teaching fundamental aquatic skills can improve the ability of children to evaluate risk and behave appropriately in, on and around water. A total of 48 primary school aged children (6-11 years) were recruited from eight schools around Dunedin. Children were tested... Keep Reading

In 2016 the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) was commissioned to assess the standard of aquatic education in our schools. It revealed that only about a quarter of schools (27 percent) provide a minimal or acceptable level of aquatic education; that is, a minimum of eight 26-30 minute lessons a year. Keep Reading