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In April and May 2022, the “Swim Safely” association, in cooperation with the State Education Content Centre, held free courses for the improvement of professional competence for the sports teachers of general education schools “Learning proficiency by implementing the curriculum in the field of health and physical activity – swimming”, 2nd level. The teachers had the…
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In 2021, 160 sports teachers of general education from all over Latvia participated in the programme of professional competence improvement courses for teachers “How to teach swimming so that children feel safe in the water”. In the difficult conditions of the Covid-19 epidemic, face-to-face classes were held in Riga, Daugavpils; due to restrictions, the training of…
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On 26 September 2021, the third open swimming lesson “Learn to swim” took place at Rimi Olympic Centre. During the event, 40-minute free swimming lessons were held under the guidance of certified trainers for children from 6 months of age, adults and seniors. The event took place within the framework of the European Sports Week #BeActive,…
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In the summer of 2021, the Swim Safe team visited several camps throughout Latvia. More than 260 children gained essential knowledge about safe behaviour in, near the water, as well as going on rides using water vehicles. The children learnt vital life-saving skills: how to avoid an accident, what to do in case of danger, how…
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The purpose of the programme is to increase the professional competence of sports teachers of general education in the subject “Sport and Health” under the training module “Swimming” in the formation of swimming skills and safe behaviour skills, planning a new curriculum, teaching and learning in the classroom to change the pedagogical approach in the…
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Time of the event: 19-23 October at 9:00 AM-4:00 PMVenue: Elektrum Olympic Centre (6b Grostonas Street, Riga)Age of participants:  8-12 years old Purpose: to organise high-quality and diverse recreation for children and young people during the autumn school holidays. To involve children and youth in various sports activities, develop and improve swimming skills and interest in a healthy lifestyle, the basics…
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Free group lessons led by certified trainers. YOGA & PILATES | TRX SLIM | POWER YOGA | TOTAL BODY WORKOUT | FAT BURNER | ZUMBA FITNESS | FUNCTIONAL TRAINING | MOM & BABY |EXERCISES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN | PILATES FULL BODY | ABS & BUTT | EXERCISE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN | ZUMBA The event took place within the European Sports Week…
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On 27 September, for the second year in a row, free swimming lessons were held in the three pools of the Electrum Olympic Centre under the guidance of certified coaches. Parents with babies from 6 months of age, students, teenagers, adults and seniors are invited to the classes. Age groups:* 6 months – 1 year (with parents in…
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As part of the project, in the summer of 2020, visiting lectures and practical classes for children and youth on water competence (on safe recreation by the water) will be organised, providing an opportunity to master the essential life-saving skills in open-air water bodies near the places of residence of the target audience. The classes…
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The CAMP is co-financed by the Education, Culture, and Sports Department of Riga City Council for children studying or having a registered place of residence in Riga Time of the event: 27-31 July at 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Age of participants: 8-12 years old Purpose: to organise high-quality and diverse recreation for children and young people during the summer holidays. To…
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