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    Swimmin

    Dive into the World of Water


    Sports

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    What is Swimming?
    • A sport and recreational activity
    involving the movement of the
    body through water using various
    techniques.
    • Can be done for exercise,
    competition, relaxation, and
    safety.
    History of Swimming
    Swimming dates back to ancient Egypt around 2500 BCE, serving as a survival
    skill and training for warriors. It declined during the Middle Ages due to
    hygiene concerns but revived in the Renaissance with a focus on fitness. The
    19th century saw the organization of competitive swimming, including the
    formation of the National Swimming Society in 1837 and its debut in the
    modern Olympics in 1896. Techniques evolved, introducing strokes like the
    front crawl and butterfly, making swimming a popular recreational and
    competitive activity globally today.
    Basic Swimming Strokes
    Freestyle (Front Crawl)
    • Fastest stroke, involving alternating arm movements with a
    flutter kick.
    • Technique: Face down, arms move in a circular motion, and
    breathing is done on the side.

    Backstroke
    • Swimmers lie on their back, alternating arm movements with a
    flutter kick.
    • Focus: Keep the head steady, and use strong, straight arm
    pulls.
    Basic Swimming Strokes
    Breaststroke
    • Swimmers perform a frog-like kick and a circular arm motion
    while keeping their body flat.
    • Focus: Timing is key, with the arms and legs working in sync.

    Butterfly
    • A powerful stroke with simultaneous arm movement and a
    dolphin kick.
    • Technique: Use a body undulation motion, with both arms
    moving together over the water.
    Basic Swimming Techniques
    Breathing Kicking
    • Inhale through the mouth when • Different strokes use different kicks:
    turning the head out of the water flutter kick for freestyle and
    and exhale through the nose or backstroke, frog kick for
    mouth while underwater. breaststroke, and dolphin kick for
    • Timing breathing with strokes butterfly.
    improves efficiency. • Key Focus: Keep legs straight but
    relaxed, with kicks originating from
    the hips.
    Basic Swimming Techniques
    Body Position Turns and Push-offs
    • Maintain a streamlined body • Flip Turn: Used in freestyle and
    position to reduce drag in the backstroke to quickly reverse
    water. direction at the pool wall.
    • Focus on keeping the body flat • Open Turn: Common in breaststroke
    and aligned, especially during and butterfly; touch the wall, turn
    freestyle and backstroke. the body, and push off.
    Competitive Swimming
    Pool Events Events
    • Short Distance: 50m, 100m (sprints)
    • Middle Distance: 200m, 400m
    • Long Distance: 800m, 1500m
    • Relay Races: 4x100m, 4x200m (team events)

    Open Water
    •Swimming
    Longer distances, such as 5km, 10km, and 25km, held in lakes,
    rivers, or the ocean.

    Medley Events
    • Individual Medley (IM) and Medley Relay, combining all strokes.
    Safety in Swimming

    Never Swim Alone: Always have a buddy, especially in


    open water.
    Know Your Limits: Don’t push yourself too hard, and stay
    within your skill level.
    Learn Basic Water Skills: Practice floating, treading
    water, and basic strokes.
    Pool Rules: Follow posted signs, respect lifeguard
    instructions, and avoid running around the pool area.
    Equipment for Swimming

    Swimwear: Goggles: Protect eyes Swim Cap: Reduces


    Streamlined suits to from chlorine and drag and keeps hair
    reduce drag in the improve underwater out of the face.
    water. visibility.
    Benefits of Swimming

    Strengthens muscles and builds endurance.

    Boosts heart health and lung capacity.

    Gentle on joints, suitable for all ages.

    Promotes relaxation through rhythmic movements.

    Releases endorphins for improved well-being.


    Thank
    you

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