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SwimFin is the Shark Fin for Children learning to swim. SwimFin is a fun safety swimming aid and flotation device for children of all ages.

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Celebrating New Research on SwimFin

Swimfin in poolOnly 59% of UK children can swim 25 metres unaided and too many miss out on the confidence, joy and safety that swimming can bring.

At SwimFin, our mission has always been to help children feel confident and safe in the water.

That’s why we’re delighted that the University of East London (UEL) has conducted the first academic study exploring SwimFin’s impact in school swimming and beyond.

The study focused on both swimming competence and fear of water among primary-aged children and the results are very encouraging:

Aquatic Competence….

Using a modified version of the validated Actual Aquatic Skills Test (AAST) the children using SwimFin demonstrated measurable progress over 12 weeks (6 hours) covering  key competencies, achieving an average score of 76%

Aquatic Competence

Fear of Water……

Teachers observed growing confidence and children described being part of the “shark fin group” as enjoyable and motivating.

Many felt the SwimFin helped them try new skills and enjoy their time in the water.

More research and data is coming but these early findings highlight SwimFin’s potential to support not just swimming ability and technique but also confidence and enjoyment.

We’re proud to see SwimFin included in this important conversation on swimming education and water safety and grateful to UEL for leading the way in researching innovative approaches that can truly make a difference for children.

Initial University Research Confirms Transformational Impact

“Our independent research confirms that SwimFin offers a significantly more effective approach to supporting early swimming development compared to traditional aids. The unique vertical positioning and progressive buoyancy of the SwimFin enables a more natural body position in the water, encouraging correct stroke mechanics and improving learner confidence. Our findings suggest that SwimFin enhances both the learning experience and overall outcomes for children in swimming lessons.”

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