AQUATICS

- It is a sport or a pastime performed in or on the water.

LIST OF WATER SPORTS:
1. Water Polo
 It is a team sports which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing
team’s goal. Team members: Seven (7)
2. Diving
 is the sport of jumping or falling into the water from a platform or spring board.
3. Swimming
 is an individual or team sports that uses arms and legs to move the body through water.
 Synchronized swimming or artistic swimming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance, and gymnastics,
consisting of swimmers performing a synchronized routine Artistic swimming is governed internationally
by FINA, and has been part of the Summer Olympics program
4. Sailing
 refers to the sport of using wind to power sails and to propel the boat forward.
 Parasailing, also known as parascending or parakiting, is a recreational kiting activity where a person is
towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that
resembles a parachute, known as a parasail wing. The manned kite's moving anchor may be a car, truck,
or boat.
5. Canoe-Kayak
 a long narrow boat that is pointed and that is move by a paddle.
6. Rowing and Sculling
 the sport of racing in long narrow boats that are moved by using oars.
7. Water Skiing
 is a surface water sport in which an individual is pulled behind a boat or cable.
8. Surfing
 is a sport of riding breaking waves toward the shore, by using surfboard.
9. Scuba Diving
 is a mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus, which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater.

SWIMMING is an individual or team sports that uses arms and legs to move the body through water. It is consistently
among the top public recreational activities, swimming lesson are compulsory part or the education curriculum.
HISTORY
 They found that swimming was started in prehistoric times, with the earliest dating to Stone Age paintings from
around 10,000 years ago.
 Dog paddle is the earliest form of swimming stroke. Based on Hippopotamus.
 Federation Internationale De Natacion (FINA) is the highest governing body in swimming.
 In year 1930 Filipino swimmers joined the Far Eastern Olympics in Shanghai.

❖ The Worlds Aqua Man is Michael Fred Phelps II. Also known as “Flying Fish”. He holds the most decorated Olympian
of all time, and also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23).
❖ Teofilo E. Yldelfonso (nov.5, 1903-june 19, 1942)-Was a Filipino Breaststroke swimmer. He is the 1st Filipino and
Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal and the only Filipino to win multiple medals.

The four (4) Swimming Strokes:

1. Freestyle
 Favored by long distance swimmers, the most efficient stroke
Leg Kick:
 Flutter kick, legs kick in alternating order
 Knees are bent slightly
 Relax the feet and ankles (almost floppy)
 Emphasize the down-kick for propulsion
Arm Stroke
 Arms are in alternating windmill motion
 Pull the each arm through the water with equal strength and arm reach to ensure that you swim
straight.
 Arms underwater S pattern
 Cup the hands but keep the hands and wrist relaxed
Breathing
 isisde mo lang face mo tas ilitaw (inhale) ung mouth sa water tas ilulubog mo tas ilitas and exhale

2. Backstroke
 Can help improve your posture since your muscle needs to work to keep your back straight in the water.
Leg Kick:
 Flutter kick, legs kick in alternating order
 Knees are bent slightly
 Relax the feet and ankles (almost floppy)
 Emphasize the up-kick for propulsion
Arm Stroke:
 Arms move in alternating windmill pattern as they rotate and pass your face.
 Cup the hands and the thumb leaves the water first
 Move the hands in S pattern when they are pushing the water
Breathing
 Keep your head back and eyes toward the ceiling
 Find your own breathing pattern with the backstroke; breathing is less coordinated with the arms and
kick since your head should always be out of the water.
3. Breaststroke
 The act of repetitively smashing your face flat against the surface of the water.
Leg Kick:
 Bring the knees to chest
 Thrust the legs backward and straight
 Snap the legs together to push the water and propel you forward (frog kick)
Arm Stroke:
 Start with arms overhead
 Pull on the water and bring arms towards the chest
 Keep the hands cupped
 Return arms to starting position
Breathing
 Breathe everytime you stroke with your arms
4. Butterfly
 While a fantastic workout, the complicated movements that go into the butterfly can be a challenge to
master. If you are looking for a challenge in the water, the butterfly is ready to go.
Leg Kick:
 Bend the knees slightly and keep them together
 Make a downward thrust by straightening the knees and whipping the feet downward.
 There should be two kicks for every arm stroke.
Arm Stroke:
  Move the arms together, and pull through the water with the hands cupped
 Face the palm outwards, and press down and outward
 Swing the arms forward above the water in a sweeping motion to complete the stroke
Breathing
 Breathe at the end of the arm stroke

Basic drills in Swimming:

1. Breathe holding – to inhale and hold the inspired air for a certain time before exhaling.
2. Bobbing – breathe out the air through the nose under water.
3. Floating – extent the legs and arms, like laying in the water.
4. Water Balance – to maintain the position of the body in the water.
5. Rhythmic Breathing – the process of inhaling above the surface of the water through the mouth and exhaling
below the water surface through the nose.
6. Synchronized Swimming – an artistic form of rhythmical activity in water with definite pattern to follow.
7. Thread Water – to maintain the body erect in water with the head above the surface.
8. Sculling/Dog Puddle – to propel oneself in the water by using hands in figure of eight.

Swimming Events:
For the 2020 Games in Tokyo, there will be a total of 35 swimming events in the pool, 17 events for both men and
women, and a 4 × 100 metre medley relay mixed. The 2020 Tokyo Games will include for the first time the women's
1,500 and the men's 800, finally equalizing the available events for men and momen. The other swimming event at the
Olympics is the marathon 10km open-water swimming race for men and women.

freestyle: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m

backstroke: 100m and 200m
breaststroke: 100m and 200m
butterfly: 100m and 200m
medley: 200m and 400m
freestyle relay: 4 x 100m, 4 x 200m
medley relay: 4 x 100m (men, women, mixed)
open water: 10km

➢ 4 Types of Survival Float:

1. Pronation or Dead Man’s Float- a prone floating position, used especially by beginning swimmers, with face
downwards, legs extended backward and arms stretched forward.
2. Supination or Back Float- a floating position on one’s back with arms extended out to the sides and face upward.
3. Turtle Float- the swimmer reaching down, wrapping the arms around the knees and holding them.
4. Jellyfish Float- take a breath and hold and hold your ankles.
 length 50 m width 25m
 10 players
 from starting platform to backstroke turn indicator, pagdating nya sa other side or kabila (Backstore turn
indicator), tumble turn na sya
 100m isang balik, 200m dalawang balik
 50m lang per pool kaya kelangn bumalik
 starting platform to turn ndicator 5 m
 2.5m for each LANE ng swimmer
 bali sampong 2.5m
 False start rope to start platform 15 m
 depende kung saang part sstart ung event
 Lane rope, Lane markings
 25m length
  18.29 width
 2.13 m per lane

Attire
1. Swim Suit – the usual swim suit for men are swim brief or swim trunk. For women are bikinis and one piece
swim suit are common: while rush guard are both use for men and women
2. Swimming Cup – prevent hair failing in swimmer’s face while in swimming
3. Swimming Google – are used to avoid the water getting into eyes while submerging your head under water
4. Nose Clip and Ear Plug – prevent water from entering the nose and ears while doing front crawl or backstroke
5. Swimming Fins – are effective in learning crawl and butterfly stroke
6. Pull Buoy – 8 shaped-floating device between the legs of the swimmer that provides buoyancy in the lower part
of the body
7. Water Noodle – flexible foam cylinder are also use as floatation device that serve as support in upper part of the
body while learning the correct motions
8. Kick Board – use to isolate leg movements while doing flutter kick in free style and dolphin kick in butterfly.
9. Hand Paddle - is a device worn by swimmers during training. The plate is often perforated with a pattern of
holes.
Famous Swimmers
Michael Fred Phelps II
 The Worlds Aqua Man is Michael Fred Phelps II. Also known as “Flying Fish”. He holds the most decorated
Olympian of all time, and also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23).
 59 medals in major national competition
 50 gold, 7 silver, 2 bronze

Mark Andrew Spitz

 (nicknamed Mark The Shark) has won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement
surpassed only by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics.

Kristin Otto
 Kristin Otto is a German Olympic swimming champion. She is most famous for being the first woman to win six
gold medals at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.

Chad Guy Bertrand le Clos

 is a South African competitive swimmer who is an Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games champion as well
as the Commonwealth record holder in the 50 and 100-metre butterfly.
 Le Clos was named SwimSwam's 2014 Swammy Award-winner for Male Swimmer of the Year. He currently
represents Energy Standard in the International Swimming League.

Joseph Isaac Schooling

 A Singaporean swimmer. He was the gold medalist in the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Olympiad, achieving
the first Singapore's Olympic gold medal. His winning time of 50.39 seconds broke multiple records
at National, Southeast Asian, Asian and Olympic level.

Filipino Swimmers
Teofilo E. Yldelfonso
 Teofilo E. Yldelfonso (nov.5, 1903-june 19, 1942)-Was a Filipino Breaststroke swimmer. He is the 1st Filipino and
Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal and the only Filipino to win multiple medals. He was named as part of
the Hall of Fame by the International Swimming Federation in 2009.

Jasmine Alkhaldi
 Jasmine Alkhaldi is a Filipino swimmer who represented the Philippines in the 2012 Summer Olympics and
2016 Rio. She holds the Philippine women's record in the 200, 100, 50 metre freestyle and 100
metre butterfly and 50 metre butterfly events. At the club level Alkhaldi swims for the Ayala Harpoons Southeast
Asian Games FINA World Swimming Championships

Jessie King Lacuna

 Filipino swimmer who competes in the freestyle and butterfly events. He has, overall, won 26 gold medals in
Philippine Olympic Games and 7 SEA Age Group Swimming Championship, he represented the country
 Philippines in Southeast Asian Games.
 UAAP Swimmer
 Philippine National Games
 Batang Pinoy National Championship
 Palarong Pambansa
 FINA World Championship
 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)
 200 meters Freestyle during 2012 London Olympic Game.

Miguel Molina
  Miguel Molina  is a swimmer from the Philippines. He is a national record-holder in the 200- and 400-meter
individual medley. He is a much-bemedalled swimmer in SEAG competitions, having won 11 golds in all.

Ryan Arabejo
 Ryan Arabejo (born October 30, 1989) is a swimmer from the Philippines. He swam for the Philippines at
the 2008 Olympics.
He has swum for the Philippines at the:
 Olympics: 2008
 World Championships: 2007
 Asian Games: 2006, 2010
 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games): 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011
 Beginning in the 2010–11 school year, Arabejo attends and swims for the USA's Drury University in Springfield,
Missouri.