title: The social system of age group swimming: the perceptions of swimmers, parents and coaches.
abstract: The opinions of swimmers, parents and coaches on the social aspect of age group swimming indicate a unanimity of opinion on the value of this activity in the community. Nevertheless a majority of all subgroups thought some changes in its structure should take place. Principally more "fun" should mark both games and practices, heavy training and competition should be deemphasized while current motivational techniques and learning principles should be learned and observed by coaches.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001290:Attitude; D002648:Child; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009864:Ontario; D010290:Parents; D011593:Psychology, Social; D012201:Reward; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013550:Swimming; D013663:Teaching