CARPIO, Mari Louisa V.

G12 HUMSS 1 Morganite

the Four
Components
of
swimming
Mastering swimming calls for coordination
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and practice, as it is a whole-body workout.
Having control over all four of these
components can help you create a method of
swimming that is productive, enjoyable, and
smooth.
 First Key Component:
Glide
In swimming, the glide is
often referred to as the
basis for swimming that
is smooth and
successful.

about Glide
Maintaining a proper body posture
reduces resistance from the water
during a perfect glide. This allows
you to glide through the water with
Glide!
ease, making the most of the power
your strokes provide while
It gives swimmers a brief pause in
requiring less energy to fight
against drag.
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between strokes so they may
reposition themselves, regain their
breath, and be prepared to perform
the next propelling phase.
Swimmers may accelerate and sustain
speed more effectively when they glide Glide is an important aspect of
well. By making full use of the momentum
swimming because it lets
that results from each stroke and kick,
swimmers may go in advance swiftly with swimmers keep up their stroke
less energy. rhythm, retain momentum, cut
drag, improve efficiency, improve
positioning of the body, and swim
more quickly and effectively
DID YOU KNOW? overall. For swimmers of all skill
levels looking for ways to improve
Olympic swimmers glide more than they stroke
during competition. Surprisingly, professional
their performance in the water,
swimmers glide for between 40 and 50 percent mastering the technique of gliding
of the race. This emphasizes how crucial it is to is necessary.
master the glide for optimal effectiveness.
 Second Key Component:
Flutter-Kick
Swimming strokes such as
backstroke and freestyle
require the use of the
flutter-kick, an initial kick
technique.

about Flutter-Kick
Keeping an elevated body position in the
water is the main goal of the flutter kick
when performing these strokes. Consistently
kicking your legs keeps them from sinking
and dragging, which would cause drag to
diminish your overall efficiency.
Furthermore, the kick serves as a form of
support, lessening the rotational forces
produced by your arm movements. This
makes it easier to keep your body in a
balanced and flexible position, which is
essential to successful swimming.
The flutter kick involves core strength and cooperation,
which can only be developed by practice. This is
necessary to maintain a proper body position along with
efficient swimming technique. By concentrating on a
fluid and controlled kick, you may improve the timing
and synchronization of your arm and leg movements,
leading to a more coordinated and successful action as
a whole.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Flutter-Kick actually has a scientific name.
It’s technically called the "alternating vertical
undulatory kicking motion."
Flutter-kick
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The acceleration caused by the flutter
kick supports in the swimmer's movement
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forward through the water. It enhances
overall speed and efficiency when
combined with arm motions in strokes like
the backstroke and freestyle.
In the final analysis, the flutter
kick makes a big difference in
swimming performance overall.
Swimming may be made quicker,
easier, and more endurance-
driven through understanding the
basic technique and applying it to
strokes. This boosts race timing
and overall performance in the
water. To minimize drag, focus on
a controlled, smooth kick with less
knee bending and pointed toes.
 Third Key Component:
Front Crawl
One of the four basic swimming
strokes, the front crawl, also known
as the Australian crawl or American
crawl, has been considered to be
the fastest among them.

about Front Crawl

Begin by positioning your body horizontally
in the water, face downward, and slimmed
down. Underwater, one arm extends out as
the other begins to draw back. Bending Front Craw
your elbow while rotating your arm in a l!
circular motion downward and backward
will initiate the pull. The goal is to push the
water past your hip. In order to allow for a Front crawl trains the arms, shoulders,
full arm recovery, turn your body slightly to core, and legs, among other muscles in the
the side as your pulling arm emerges from JONNY
body. This broad training regimen serves
the water close to your hip.
to increase general muscle strength,
increase flexibility, and muscle endurance.

The front crawl is adaptable to different swimming

conditions and distances. Swimmers may adjust their
stroke technique and pace depending on the needs
The front crawl is the fastest
of the given situation, whether they are competing in swimming stroke and is
long-distance races or short sprints. In addition, it
may be modified to fit swimmers of different skill
essential for competitive
levels, from beginners to professionals. swimming as it allows swimmers
to go through the water at a
very high speed. The front
crawl embodies the perfect
DID YOU KNOW? balance of speed, efficiency,
After Australian swimmers demonstrated the front and safety and is an ideal
crawl stroke's effectiveness in international
competitions in the late 19th and early 20th
representation of swimming
centuries, the stroke became widely recognized. expertise.
This contributed to making it the most popular
stroke in competition swimming around the globe.
 Fourth Key Component:
Breathing
Swimmers who have mastered
proper breathing will be able to
swim with great technique, maintain
an oxygen supply, and sustain their
energy levels.

about Breathing
The foundation of good breathing is to
gradually release air when the face is in the
water. Breathing out through the mouth or
nose prevents carbon dioxide from
accumulating in the lungs, making space for
Breathing!
new oxygen to enter when one resurfaces.
Swimmers take full advantage of this brief
opportunity to breathe in when the arm
extends forward and the head turns to the Proper breathing guarantees that your
muscles receive a constant flow of oxygen,
side during the stroke. This allows them to take
a fast breath without compromising the flow JONNY
which is crucial to long-term swimming
of their stroke. activity. Your muscles quickly tire out without
enough oxygen, which can cause cramps,
shortness of breath, and poor performance.

The technique of lateral breathing, in which

swimmers bend their heads to the side and
keep one ear submerged while the other comes
up to take a breath, is essential to this process.
Swimmers need to maintain calm, composed
behavior, releasing tension from their jaw
muscles.
DID YOU KNOW?
Underwater swimmers have outstanding
breath-holding records, with some lasting
over 10 minutes underwater on a single
breath.
Proper swimming breathing is a
combination of movement and
breath. It enables swimmers to
harness the life-sustaining force
of oxygen, propelling them ahead
with sophistication and efficiency.
By following the correct
instructions and training regularly,
you could enhance your swimming
efficiency, convenience, and
enjoyment.