ISR Skills Build a Strong Swimming Foundation

The ISR self-rescue program offered at My Baby Swims turns little ones into aquatic problem solvers! Although our students learn how to self-rescue in an aquatic emergency, they also become competent swimmers who confidently and effectively navigate themselves through the water. ISR provides a strong foundation of skills for both recreational and competitive swimming. Here’s why ISR serves as a beneficial swimming precursor and how it facilitates an easier transition to learning the swimming strokes.

Foundational Skills

ISR Teaches Core Self-Rescue Skills

ISR teaches foundational skills such as floating on your back and horizontal swimming, which is the best way to move through the water. When children are familiar with these basic principles of buoyancy and proper body positioning in the water, it becomes much easier for them to learn strokes and other swimming techniques.

Confidence in the Water

ISR Instills Water Confidence Early On

One of the primary benefits of ISR is that it helps children become comfortable and confident in the water from an early age. Skills before thrills of course.  Once children gain these skills, their confidence in the water comes next.  Additionally, they are more open and receptive and capable of learning new skills, including the traditional swimming strokes and techniques.

Smooth Transition to Stroke Swim Lessons

ISR Graduates Adapt Well to Stroke Lessons 

ISR graduates often transition smoothly into stroke lessons because they have already developed essential skills such as breath control, buoyancy, proper body positioning, rolling to a float (which becomes a side breath) and propulsive kicking and pulling. 

Long-Term Benefits of ISR

A Lifelong Foundation for Water Safety and Swimming Proficiency

Ultimately, ISR provides a lifelong foundation for water safety and swimming proficiency. Children who begin their aquatic education with ISR are not only equipped with critical survival skills but also possess a level of comfort and confidence in the water that sets them up for success in learning more advanced swimming techniques. As a real lasting bonus, succeeding at a difficult task early in life can lead to a can-do attitude for many challenges as children grow up.