CHARACTERIZATION OF PARENTS AND PERCEPTION OF THE SAME ON SWIMMING CLASSES FOR BABIES

Authors

  • Mário Espada Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25746/ruiips.v7.i2.19314

Keywords:

Babies, Classes, Parents, Swimming

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to assess the parents' profile and their perception regarding swimming lessons for babies. Forty-five parents of children integrated in swimming classes for babies in three pools in the District of Setúbal completed the questionnaire. 82.2% of educators reported having maintained the practice of sports in the past, while only 51.5% indicated to maintain practice at the time of study. The totality of the parents considered the feedback of the teachers of swimming for babies relevant in the classes and the knowledge of the methodologies applied in the classes. It is essential to characterize those responsible for involving babies in swimming lessons and to understand their ideas about swimming for babies in order to be adapted the offer to the demand for the growing activity.

Published

2020-01-23

How to Cite

Espada, M. (2020). CHARACTERIZATION OF PARENTS AND PERCEPTION OF THE SAME ON SWIMMING CLASSES FOR BABIES. Revista Da UI_IPSantarém, 7(2), 157–167. https://doi.org/10.25746/ruiips.v7.i2.19314

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