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Predictors Of Swimming Ability Among Children And Adolescents In The United States, Jennifer Pharr, Carol Irwin, Todd Layne, Richard Irwin
Predictors Of Swimming Ability Among Children And Adolescents In The United States, Jennifer Pharr, Carol Irwin, Todd Layne, Richard Irwin
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Swimming is an important source of physical activity and a life skill to prevent drowning. However, little research has been conducted to understand predictors of swimming ability. The purpose of this study was to understand factors that predict swimming ability among children and adolescents in the United States (US). This was a cross-sectional survey conducted between February and April of 2017 across five geographically diverse cities. Participants were accessed through the Young Christian Men’s Association (YMCA) and included parents of children aged 4–11 years old and adolescents aged 12–17 years old. Independent t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and univariate and …