Yen Thanh opens free swimming classes for poor children
(Baonghean.vn) - The Yen Thanh Town Youth Union has opened a free swimming class for 30 students from 7 to 11 years old who are children of poor households in the area.
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The class attracted 30 students from the town. Photo: Anh Tuan |
During the 8-day course (June 11-18), the students were instructed by the coaches on theory, breathing techniques, basic warm-up exercises when entering the water, and swimming skills. During the classes, the students were also equipped with skills and methods to rescue and provide first aid to drowning people.
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The teacher guides the leg pushing movements when swimming. Photo: Anh Tuan |
The activity aims to help students improve their swimming skills, contribute to improving their health, and prevent tragic drowning cases from occurring. In addition, the activity is meaningful in creating a useful playground for young people; at the same time, clearly demonstrating the positive role of the Youth Union and Young Pioneers in accompanying young people during the summer./.