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July 26, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Analysis of swimming teaching programs, aquatic competencies and specific skills in school settings from early childhood to secondary education: A systematic review

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ATAlfonso TrinidadDMDaniel Mendoza-CastejónLCLaura Mercedes de la Calle

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Overview

Systematic review analyzes swimming education programs and competencies in schools, highlighting the need for better integration.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate swimming teaching programs and competencies in schools from early childhood to secondary education.
  • Systematic review based on PRISMA guidelines
  • searched scientific databases including PubMed and Scopus
  • assessed studies using STROBE and TREND tools
  • Predominance of technical-utilitarian approaches focused on specific swimming skills
  • Limited involvement of PE teachers and little curricular integration
  • Findings indicate a need for more comprehensive pedagogical approaches in school swimming programs

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Trinidad et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a6f2d3aea3239cd7811bhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0353477
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