Rhonalyn G.

Santiago
BSBA-2

Lecture#1

History of Swimming

ANCIENT ORIGINS
Many of the world’s ancient civilizations swam, including the Egyptians, the
Phoenicians, Persians, Romans and Greeks. Plato once declared that anyone who could not
swim lacked a proper education, and Julius Caesar was known for his swimming prowess.
Babylonian bas-reliefs and Assyrian wall drawings point to very early swimming skills among
humans.

2,400 years old- The Bible, the lliad, the Odyssey all contains references to swimming.
2,500 years- An Ancient Tomb in Greece depicts swimming and diving.
2,600 years- Many of the Ancient drawings and paintings come from what is now Italy
belonging to the Etruscans at Tarquinia.
5,000 years- The Nagoda bas-relief also has paintings of swimmers.
6,000 years- The most Ancient and famous of drawing depicting men swimming are to be
found in the Kebir dessert.
9000 B.C- The earliest record of swimming as pictures were found on the walls of cave in the
Libyan dessert.
2160 B.C- Evidence showed an Egyptian noble hiring an instructor to teach swimming to his
children.
The Greeks- made swimming military training
The Romans- Placed emphasis to swimming as part of their lives.
1538- A German professor Niclaus Wynmen published a Book called “ART of SWIMMING”
which described Breast stroke.
1800- Competitive swimming started in EUROPE
1828- The first indoor swimming pool St. Georges Baths was opened to the public.
1830- Competitive swimming started in Britain and England mostly using Breaststroke
1837- Modern competitive swimming began in LONDON
1844- The FREESTYLE was first seen in the swimming race in LONDON Breaststroke and the
recently developed Sidestroke.
1873- Breaststroke the second style used in swimming was introduced.
- The front crawl then called the TRUDGEN was introduced by John Arthur Trudgen,
copying it from Native American.
1896- Swimming was part of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens.
1900- Backstroke the third style used in swimming was introduced.
1908- The world swimming Association Federation Internationale de Natation FINA was
formed.
1920’s and 1930’s –Swimming was first included in college as a part of the Physical Education
Subject .
-The University of the Philippine and Philippine Women’s University were the first school to
have swimming pool and make swimming as part of the curriculum.
1934- Women have participated in every National Championship.
1953- Butterfly stroke was introduced a variation of Breaststroke.
 Water Safety Rules

 Take a shower before entering the water.

 Never swim alone, always swim with a buddy who has the ability to help when
necessary.
 Swim only in a supervised area.
 Do not swim when you feel sick.
 Do not overexert yourself.
 Keep moving to prevent from getting cold too early
 Dry well after swimming
 Do not scream or do not call for help in fun.
 Do not enter the water on full stomach
 Obey the signs, strictly follow the signages on pool rules set by management for your
safety.
 Wash your feet before entering the pool.
 House play like screaming, running, and romping around the pool can cause accident.
 Swim in areas where you can manage the depth of the water.
 Dive only to known waters of sufficient depth.
 Learn to swim well enough to survive in an emergency.
 Learn the simple and safe reaching rescues.
 Know how to administer artificial respiration.
 Know your limitations and do not overestimate your ability.
 Stay out of water when overheated or overtired
 Stay out of water during rainy and electrical storms.
 Always swim a safe distance away from a diving boards and platforms.
 Avoid long periods of immersion and overexposure to the sun.
 Do not smoke or eat foods and candies that attract insects within pool area.
 Do not urinate in the water pool.

Equipment

 Swimming trunk
 Bathing suit
 Goggles
 Swim fins
 Kickboard
 Hand paddles
 Leg floats
 Life vest
 Swim cap
 Nose plug
 Skin protection
 Float belts
 Personal flotation devices PFD’s
 8 Benefits in Swimming

1. Full body workout. Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a , you will get a full body
workout. Plus, exercising in water makes your body work harder so 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes
of the same activity on land.

2. Great for general wellbeing. Just 30 minutes of swimming three times a week alongside a balanced, and lifestyle is one
of the best ways to stay fit and healthy and maintain a do it with friends, and it’s even more fun!

3. De-stresses and relaxes. Whether it’s work stressing you out, the kids being a nightmare, or just life in general, we all
get times we just want to SCREAM. Well, help is at hand. Swimming regularly can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety
and depression, and improve your sleep patterns. Feeling the takes just a light swim. No lane pounding needed.

4. Burns those calories. Swimming is one of the most effective ways to. A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in just
half an hour, more than double that of walking. And a faster swim would see that gone quicker than if you went running
or cycling.

5. Lowers the risk of diseases. As well as being a great form of cardiovascular exercise, swimming just 30 minutes a week
can help to guard against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

6. Supports the body. Water supports up to 90 per cent of the body’s weight. So if you sprained an ankle at Monday night
football or have a long term injury or illness, swimming is a brilliant way to stay active.

7. Increases your energy levels. Inactivity and not ageing is often responsible for people’s lack of energy. Just 30 minutes
of swimming three times per week can boost your energy levels through increased metabolic rate.

8. Exercising without the sweat. If sweating puts you off other forms of exercise, fear not! As a swimmer, you’ll never
feel sweaty no matter how hard you work because the water around you is constantly cooling you down.