Basic swimming and water

survival
Welcome to the world of water!
Introduction to the swimming
and lifesaving
 What is swimming?
SWIMMING is an aquatic sport in which the
participant or swimmer aims to cover a given distance
in a smallest amount of time.
Good reasons why everyone should learn how to swim:

SURVIVAL RECREATION

THERAPY COMPETITION
 Ample opportunities are available in swimming pools
and leisure centers.
 Little equipment is required, simply a costume and a
towel.
 It is comparatively inexpensive.
 It can be enjoyed in company or alone.
 The acquisition of swimming skills can lead to training
as a lifesaver and lifeguard.
The important DATE and EVENTS in development of the swimming

the first indoor swimming pool, St. George baths was

1828 opened to the public.

1830 Swimming emerge as a competitive recreational activity in England.

The rational swimming society was holding regular swimming

1837 competition in 6 official swimming pools built around London.

Two native American participants at a swimming competition in

1844 London introduced front crawl to a western audience.
 Captain Matthew Webb was he first men to swim the English
1875 channel (between England - France)

When the first national governing body, the amateur swimming

1880 association was formed.

The world’s first women’s swimming championship was

1892 held in Scotland.

1896 Swimming became part of the most modern Olympic Games in Athens.
 The Australian Richmond Cavill introduced the front crawl
1902 to the western world.

The world swimming association Federation International

1908 de Nation (FINA) was formed.

1930 Butterfly stroke was developed.

The national collegiate athletic association, NCAA approve the use

1962 of touch pads for all swim meets.

1968 Olympic Games which were held in Mexico City.

There are basically four competitive strokes
used in Olympic swimming:

FREESTYLE BUTTERFLY

BACKSRTOKE BREASTSTROKE
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES IN
SWIMMING

SWIM CAP – a swim

keeps the swimmers hair out
of the way to reduce drag.
Caps maybe made of latex,
silicon, spandex or lycra.
Goggles – goggles keeps
water and chlorine out of
swimmers eyes. Goggles may
tinted to counteract glare at
outdoor pools. Prescription
goggles may be used by
swimmers who were
corrective lenses.
Swim Fins – Rubber
fins are used to help keep
faster, but are illegal in a
race. They also improve
technique by keeping the
feet in proper position while
kicking.
Drag Suit
Swimmers use drag suits
to increase resistance.
Hand paddles – swimmers use this
plastic devices to build arm and shoulder
strength and refine pulling techniques, hand
paddles attached to the hand with rubber
tubing elastic material. They come different
shapes and sizes, depending on swimmers
preference or if a team has begun to taper.
Kick Board – a kick
board is a foam board that
swimmers use to support the
weight of the upper body
while they focus on kicking,
help build leg muscles.
Pull buoy – open used
at same time as hand
paddles Pull buoys support
swimmers legs prevent them
kicking while focus on
pulling. Pull buoys are made
of foam so they float in the
water. Swimmers hold them
between the thigh.
Ankle bands –
improving balance will
minimize the needs for this
kick to provide an upward,
instead of forward vector
and in some cases
completely corrects the
kicks.
Tempo trainer –a
beeping clap attached to a
swimmers cap or goggles
helps them to maintain a
certain arm tempo or speed.
As each beep is heard, their
next strokes should be
taken.
Snorkel – a snorkel is a
plastic device that helps
swimmers breathe while
swimming. The place of
equipment helps swimmer
practice keeping his/her
head in one position.
Zoomer - a type of
rubber fins, zommer are cut
off with holes in the bottom.
They help make swimmer
kick faster, but at the cost
of working harder
Swim suit – the swim
suit cover the skin for
modesty. Competitive
swimwear seeks approve
upon bear human skin for
advantages.
II- ESSAY

 1. Why do we need to learn how to swim? Relate to your course.