For many young children, taking to the water is a daunting and scary prospect, which is why Swedish company E.ON and the Swedish Swimming Federation have created VR swimming lessons for children entitled 'The Power of Swimming.' The VR video recreates an in-depth lesson with professional swimmers from the Swedish national team, allowing children who might otherwise be too apprehensive to jump in the opportunity to "practice" swimming anywhere, without any risk.
In Sweden, twenty percent of children cannot swim. Not only does this mean that one-fifth of Swedish children are missing out on the joy of the water, but, in a country densely populated with natural bodies of water, it poses a potential safety threat. By providing all children the opportunity to learn swimming through VR swimming lessons, E.ON and the Swedish Swimming Federation are moving Sweden one step --or stroke -- closer to a water-confident populace.
What's Driving This Trend
- VR Swimming Lessons
- Opportunity for VR technology to be used as a tool for teaching kids swimming in a safe and immersive environment.
- Overcoming Fear of Water
- Addressing the fear of water in children by using virtual reality as a means to build confidence and skills.
- Increasing Water Safety
- Using VR swimming lessons to reduce the number of children who cannot swim and improve water safety in communities.
Who This Affects Most
- Education Technology
- Potential for VR technology to revolutionize the way swimming and other skills are taught to children.
- Childhood Development
- Applying virtual reality to help children overcome fears and learn important life skills.
- Water Sports and Recreation
- Opportunity to create innovative solutions to address the fear of water and encourage more people to participate in water-based activities.
