Lisandra Morales

LEI4724
Activity File 21

Activity Title: Swimming

Source: Swimming. (2003, November 30). Retrieved October 24, 2015.
Equipment:
Pool, pool noodle, or floating device (paddle board)
Description of Activity:
Swimming is a sport with no age restrictions and may be pursued for fitness, recreation, or
competition. Swimming is an outstanding sport for increasing overall fitness and body strength.
To aid the athlete in judging turns, a coach may tap the competitor when he/she is near the end of
the pool. A verbal count is given to inform the swimmer of the number of remaining laps. A
common practice for swimmers has been to count the strokes it takes to go from one end of the
pool to the opposite end. This technique assists the swimmer in knowing when the end of the
pool is being approached.
Leadership Considerations:
It is best to do this with at least 3 or less participants per therapist. Keep in mind that this should
be done in the shallow part. Not every participant knows how to swim so this is a good way to
teach them the basics. They can use a noodle or a paddle board to keep afloat and practice on
paddling.
Adaptations:
Participants with PTSD: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition
that's activated by a terrifying event either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may
include recurrences, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as overwhelming thoughts about the
event. This activity can actually relax some of these participants. Therapist should be attentive to
them to avoid any trouble.