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MAPEH
MUSIC • ARTS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION •
HEALTH

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
First Quarter – Module 3B
Swimming: A Way to a
Healthy Living

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introductory Message i
What I Need to Know ---------------- 1
What I Know - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---- 2
What’s In ---------------- 3
What’s New ---------------- 4
What is It ---------------- 6
Nature and Background of Swimming - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Swimming Events ---------------- 7
Swimming Kicks ---------------- 7
Swimming Strokes ---------------- 9
Swimming Equipment ---------------- 11
What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- 12
What I Have Learned ---------------- 14
What I Can Do ---------------- 14
Assessment ---------------- 15
Additional Activities ---------------- 18
Answer Key ---------------- 19
References ---------------- 20
 What I Need to Know

This module will help you develop knowledge, skills and behaviors that will
enable you to maintain good health, live a healthy lifestyle, and understand the
nature and background of swimming as one way to achieve fitness.

After reading this module, you should be able to describe the nature and
background of sport.

Specifically, you are expected to:

1. discuss the nature and background of swimming;

2. enumerate the different events, basic kicks, strokes and equipment of

swimming;

3. reflect on the importance of engaging in swimming as a sport or

recreational activity.

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 What I Know

Before starting with this module, let us see what you already know about
Swimming. Answer the questions below.

Test I. JUMBLED LETTERS

Directions: Rearrange the letters below to form a word or words about
swimming.

1. O T R S E K ____________________
2. C S K K I ____________________
3. G N I M M I W S ____________________
4. E S S I F T N ____________________
5. S D O A R B I C K K ____________________
6. E E F R E Y L T S ____________________
7. O O P L ____________________
8. O L T F A ____________________
9. I N H O L P D I C K K ____________________
10. L U P L Y S B O U ____________________

Test II. TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

1. Learning how to swim is an essential skill in life.

2. Kickboard is a device used by swimmers to hold on and stay afloat while
their legs do the workout.
3. Backstroke is the most difficult and exhausting stroke,
4. The combined movements of arms and feet are called kicks.
5. Swimming is a non-competitive sport.

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Lesson Swimming: A Way to a Healthy
Living

What’s In

In this phase, you will be introduced to an activity that will lead you to
diagnose, and activate your prior knowledge of swimming.

Activity 1: KW

Directions: List down the things you already know and the things you still want
to know about swimming. Copy the table in your MAPEH activity
notebook. (All answers are accepted)

What I Know What I Want to Know

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 What’s New

Activity 2: Real Hero

Have you heard of stories about people who put their lives in danger if not
sacrificed their lives in order to save other people’s lives? These people who
manifested such acts of courage and bravery are real heroes.

Directions: Read the following excerpt on “Hero teenager saves more than 30
lives before he is swept away by Philippines floods.”

By Richard Shears Last updated at 1:44 PM on 28th September 2009

A hero teenager gave his life to rescue more than 30 people - including
mothers and children - from floods which have killed more than 140 people.
Terrifying floods in the Philippines have left nearly half a million people
homeless, as tropical storm Ketsana (Typhoon Ondoy) brought the islands their
heaviest rains in 40 years this weekend.
As the storm died down, families stood around the coffin of 18-year-old
construction worker Muelmar Magallanes, who saved 30 people before he was
swept away.
Time and again Muelmar swam through the floods to pull people to safety,
but on his last venture into the torrent to save a baby girl and her mother the
exhausted hero was swept away.
The mother and her baby, who were being carried away on the top of a
styrofoam box, were hauled to the shore by friends after Muelmar had pushed
them in close enough for the terrified pair to be saved.
As the floods swept him away, Muelmar was too weak to save himself and
he disappeared beneath the surface. His body was found several miles away -
along with 28 others who had perished in Manila's worst floods in decades.

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 'He gave his life for me and my baby and I'll never forget his sacrifice, said
Menchie Penalosa, the six-month-old girl's mother.
'I'll be grateful to him for the rest of my life,' she added as she joined
others gathered around Muelmar's coffin at a makeshift evacuation center near
their flooded riverside village on the outskirts of the capital, Manila.

Questions:

1. Describe the courage and bravery of Muelmar Magallanes during the

incidence of Typhoon Ondoy.
2. How was he able to save 30 lives?
3. Would you do the same? Why?
4. Do you now see the importance of knowing how to swim?

Activity 3: Think Twice Before Doing It!

Directions: Put yourself in the following situations: Pretend that you do not know
how to swim. You should come up with a very quick decision.

1. Your classmates are pressuring you to jump with them in the river to have
fun. What will you do?
___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

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 2. An angry man is running after you and the only way to escape from him is
to swim across a river. What will you do?

___________________________________________________________

Did you have a hard time coming up with decisions? Have you realized
how important it is to know how to swim in these situations? Yes! That is a good
answer.

What is It

In this phase you will be provided with different reading sources to further
enhance your knowledge and skills about swimming.

Reading 1: Nature and Background of Swimming

Swimming is the act of propelling the body forward through water with arm
and leg motions. The movement of the legs and feet are called kicks. These
movements, combined with movements of the arms and hands are called
strokes.
Swimming burns lots of calories, is easy on the joints, supports your
weight, builds muscular strength and endurance, improves cardiovascular
fitness, cools you off and refreshes you in summer, and one that you can do
safely into old age.
Swimming has roots from prehistoric times, where cave paintings featured
early humans swimming across rivers. Human beings have been swimming for
millennia. According to Wikipedia, Stone Age cave drawings depict individuals
swimming and there are written references in the Bible and the Greek poems
"The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" dating back 1,500 to 2,000 years.

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 Swimming was first introduced in the Olympic Games in Athens year
1896. The very first Olympic events were freestyle or crawl and breaststroke.
Backstroke was added in 1904.
Women’s swimming became part of the Olympic in 1912 at the Stockholm
Games. Since then, it has been part of every edition of the Games.
In the 1940s butterfly stroke was discovered and its first official
appearance was at Melbourne Games in 1956. This style is now one of the four
strokes used in competition.
Today swimming is one of the popular forms of recreation and a healthful
exercise.

Reading 2: Swimming Events

1. 50 m Breaststroke/ Backstroke / Butterfly / Freestyle

2. 100 m Breaststroke/ Backstroke / Butterfly / Freestyle / Individual
Medley
3. 200 m Breaststroke/ Backstroke / Butterfly/ Freestyle/ Individual
Medley
4. 400 m Freestyle / Individual Medley
5. 800 m Freestyle
6. 1,500 m Freestyle
7. 4 x 50 m Freestyle / Medley Relay
8. 4 x 100 m Freestyle / Medley Relay
9. 4 x 200 m Freestyle Relay

Reading 3: Swimming Kicks

1. Flutter Kick

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 - Legs extended straight back
- Alternately moved up and down with a slight bend in the knee on the
upward movement.

2. Breaststroke Kick

- Legs fully extended and the toes pointed to the rear

- Bring the heels toward the hips just under the surface of the water
- As the feet drew near the hips, bend knees and extend them outward
- Turn ankles so the toes also point outward
- Without a pause, push feet backward and squeeze legs together until
toes point to the rear again

3. Dolphin Kick

- Both legs are moved up and down at the same time

4. Scissors Kick

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 -Legs are together and the toes pointed back
-Draw knees up and then spread legs wide apart like the open blades of a
Scissors
-Move the top of the leg forward from the hips then snap both legs
Together to original position in a scissors’ action

Reading 4: Swimming Strokes

1. Crawl (Freestyle) is the fastest and most popular stroke.

- Move the arms in steady, circular motions in combination with the

flutter kick.
- One hand recovers forward above the water while the other pulls
beneath the water
- Breathe by turning head to one side just as the hand on the side.

2. Breaststroke is done in combination with the breaststroke kick. The

movement of the arms follows the shape of an inverted heart.

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 - Face in the water, arms and legs fully extended, and palms facing
outward
- Sweep out arms as the hands push downward and outward
- Hands continue to circle and come together under the chin
- Lift your head for a breath
- Extend arms and legs and then glide

3. Butterfly Stroke is difficult stroke to learn, but it is smooth and graceful if

performed correctly

- Swing both arms forward above the water and pull them down and
back to the legs.
- Lift the head forward and take a breath
- Dip head into the water and exhale as the arms move forward again
- Make two dolphin kicks during each complete stroke

4. Backstroke is a restful stroke, the face is always out of the water and
breathing is easy.

- It is performed as the swimmer lies on his or her back

- Each arm alternately moves in steady, circular motion in and out of the
water while the legs do the flutter kick

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Reading No. 5 Swimming Equipment

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ILLUSTRATION

-is a clothing design worn
1.Swimsuit or while swimming. This comes
Bathing in many types and styles.
Suit

- is a head gear made of

silicon, latex, or rubberized
2. Swimming Caps or
fabric to keep back hair and
Bathing Caps
avoid hindrances while
swimming
- are devices made of foam or
other materials that float, and
they come in a variety of
3. Swimming Boards
shapes and sizes. The main
or Kickboards
purpose is for you to hold on
and stay afloat while your legs
do all the work.
- are flotation devices that
come in a variety of shapes
and sizes. They are training
4. Pull Buoys
gadgets placed in between the
legs to develop endurance and
strength of the swimmer.
- are types of eyewear to
protect your eyes from
5. Goggles chemicals used in the pools
thus allowing the swimmer
to see clearly underwater
- is a device worn by
swimmer during practice to
6. Hand Paddle
enhance speed

- is a cylindrical inflatable
plastic band worn on the upper
7. Inflatable arm to help the swimmer float.
Armbands This is popular among
children.

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Reading 6: Swimming Pool

Olympic Size Swimming Pool

Olympic Size Swimming Pool

Length 50 m (164 ft)

Width 25 m (82 ft)
Number of lanes 8+2
Lane width 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Water temperature 25–28 °C (77–82 °F)
Light intensity minimum 1500 lux (140 foot-candles)
Depth minimum 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in)

There must be two spaces 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) wide outside lanes 1 and 8 (in
effect, two empty lanes). The length of 50 meters (164 ft) must be between the
touch pads at the end of each lane, if they are used.

What’s More

Activity 5: Stroke Mastery

Directions: List down the procedures for each swimming stroke.

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Crawl
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Breaststroke
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Butterfly Stroke
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Backstroke
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Activity 6: Check Your Understanding

Directions: Write your answers in your MAPEH activity notebook.

How would you differentiate strokes form kicks?

____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

If you were to swim what stroke and kick are you going to use? Why?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 7: Think About It

Directions: Reflect on the importance of engaging in swimming whether as a

sport or a recreational activity. How will you benefit by participating in
swimming?

What I Can Do
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_

What I Can Do

Activity 8: Swimming Pool Visit

Directions: Visit a standard swimming pool near your area. In case you don’t
have one in the locality where you live, be resourceful enough to look for posters
in your school if not, browse the internet and make a research about it. Consider
the following when you visit the swimming pool:

a. Swimming Facilities and equipment.

b. Safety measures followed by the swimmers.

c. Common kicks and strokes performed by the swimmers

Write down your observations in your MAPEH activity notebook.

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 Assessment

Test I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which kick is used for both the backstroke and front crawl?
A. Breast Stroke C. Flutter
B. Dolphin D. Scissors

2. What stroke is usually regarded as the most difficult?

A. Backstroke C. Butterfly Stroke
B. Breaststroke D. Front Crawl

3. Which stroke do you breathe at the side?

A. Backstroke C. Butterfly Stroke
B. Breaststroke D. Front Crawl

4. When was swimming first introduce in the Olympic Games in Athens?

A. 1896 C. 1908
B. 1904 D. 1956

5. Women’s swimming became part of the Olympic in 1912 at the ______.

A. Athens Games C. Melbourne Games
B. Egypt Games D. Stockholm Games

6. This device is used by swimmers to hold on and stay afloat while their legs
do the workout.
A. Goggles C. Kickboards
B. Hand Paddle D. Pull Buoys

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7. How long are the shortest swimming events at the Olympic Games?
A. 25 m C. 100 m
B. 50 m D. 200 m

8. It is used to protect the eyes from the chemicals in the pool and to enable
swimmer to see clearly underwater.
A. Fins C. Pull Buoys
B. Goggles D. Shades

9. Which is the correct way of executing the breaststroke?

A. Swing both arms forward above the water and pull them down and
back to the top
B. One hand recovers forward above the water while the other pulls
beneath the water
C. Each arm alternately moves in steady, circular motion in and out of
the water while legs do the flutter kick
D. Face the water, arms and legs are fully extended, and move the
arms following the shape of n inverted heart

10. Which stroke is the fastest and most popular?

A. Backstroke C. Butterfly Stroke
B. Breaststroke D. Freestyle

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Test II-Identification. Identify the names of the following swimming equipment.
Choose your answers from the table below.

Goggles Kickboards Bathing Cap

Hand Paddles Pull Buoys Inflatable Armbands

1.. ________________.

2.________________ 3. ________________

4._______________ 5. ________________

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 Additional Activities

Activity 6: It’s Show Time!

Directions: Watch and observe recorded Swimming Competition. After watching

the video, write down your observations in your MAPEH activity notebook
using the following questions:

1. What are the strokes and kicks performed during the competition?
2. What are the events played?
3. How do competitors perform in the competition?

Note: You may visit this website below or you may ask assistance from your
teacher:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=ocp3NulrGNw)

Congratulations! You have successfully completed Module 3. You can now

proceed to the next module.

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 References

Books
Lagyap, Cloyd M., et al, Physical Education and Health-Grade 7 Learner’s
Material, First Edition 2017
Encarnita D. Deveraturda, et al, Physical Education and Health 1st Year, UbD
2010

Electronic References

Lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/7160, OHSP, PE I, Quarter 2, Module 2

Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights
reserved.

https://www.allthetests.com/quiz33/quiz/1488238704/Are-you-a-swimmer-

https://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz82515974bf0.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=pictures+of+step+by+step+swimming+strokes
+&tbm=isch&chips=q:pictures+of+step+by+step+swimming+strokes,online_chips
:butterfly+stroke&usg=AI4_-
kS0kC7SILaKF6pNQGgysD4xe8RfFQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi0xpS5lODpAhWK
dXAKHQ44DogQgIoDKAB6BAgGEAU&biw=1034&bih=588#imgrc=YUr9J1KwP
wbw2M-

https://www.google.com/search?q=inflatable+swimming+armbands&tbm=isch&v
ed=2ahUKEwjj98rlmuDpAhUSMKYKHbQKAsQQ2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=inflatable+a

https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=ocp3NulrGNw

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https://www.google.com/search?ei=YprdXtHiF4vmAaFhLD4Ag&q=images+flutter
+kick+swimming&oq=images+flutter+kick+swimming&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQD
DoECAAQRz

https://www.google.com/search?ei=YZndXvKrK9usoASXs5WwBQ&q=images+of
+dolphin+kick+swimming&oq=images+of+dolphin+k

LYAQ&q=images+of+scissors+kick+swimming&oq=images+of+scissors+kick+sw
imming&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQDDoECAAQRzoICCEQFhAdEB46BQgAEJECO
gQIABBDOgUIABCDA

https://www.google.com/search?ei=EaDdXvvZHIr6-
QarwZ6gAg&q=images+breaststroke+kick+swimming&oq=images+breaststroke
+kick+swimming&gs
https://www.google.com/search?ei=h6DdXtqvNoS_wAPx8J_4BQ&q=images+of+
breaststroke+swimming&oq=images+of+breaststroke+swimmin

https://www.google.com/search?ei=HaHdXqO_EIrT-
QbRxJrAAQ&q=images+of+backstroke+swimming&oq=images+of+backstroke+s
wi

https://www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+a+standard+swimming+pool&tbm
=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=Spp3SpsAJ02AnM%253A%252CT70lkmiECv0JVM
%252C_&vet=1&usg=A

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