Are you one of the many Australians who never learned to swim? Here's how to get started

By Chris Zehntner, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Southern Cross University

As a kid growing up in one of the hottest parts of Australia, I was always in the water – pond, pool or creek. It was the only way to get cool. I was lucky enough to pick up swimming as I went along – but plenty don’t. As a coach and teacher of swimming for over 30 years I regularly meet adults who can’t swim.

Swimming is one of the most popular physical activities undertaken by Australians, but a large…

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