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Swimming

Dive into the World of Water Sports


What is Swimming?
A sport and recreational activity
involving the movement of the
body through water using various
techniques.
Can be done for exercise,
competition, relaxation, and
safety.
History of Swimming

Swimming dates back to ancient Egypt around 2500 BCE, serving as a survival
skill and training for warriors. It declined during the Middle Ages due to hygiene
concerns but revived in the Renaissance with a focus on fitness. The 19th
century saw the organization of competitive swimming, including the formation
of the National Swimming Society in 1837 and its debut in the modern Olympics
in 1896. Techniques evolved, introducing strokes like the front crawl and
butterfly, making swimming a popular recreational and competitive activity
globally today.
Basic Swimming Strokes
Freestyle (Front Crawl)
Fastest stroke, involving alternating arm movements with a
flutter kick.
Technique: Face down, arms move in a circular motion, and
breathing is done on the side.

Backstroke
Swimmers lie on their back, alternating arm movements with a
flutter kick.
Focus: Keep the head steady, and use strong, straight arm pulls.
Basic Swimming Strokes
Breaststroke
Swimmers perform a frog-like kick and a circular arm motion
while keeping their body flat.
Focus: Timing is key, with the arms and legs working in sync.

Butterfly
A powerful stroke with simultaneous arm movement and a
dolphin kick.
Technique: Use a body undulation motion, with both arms
moving together over the water.
Basic Swimming Techniques
Breathing Kicking
Inhale through the mouth when Different strokes use different kicks:
turning the head out of the water flutter kick for freestyle and
and exhale through the nose or backstroke, frog kick for breaststroke,
mouth while underwater. and dolphin kick for butterfly.
Timing breathing with strokes Key Focus: Keep legs straight but
improves efficiency. relaxed, with kicks originating from
the hips.
Basic Swimming Techniques
Body Position Turns and Push-offs
Maintain a streamlined body Flip Turn: Used in freestyle and
position to reduce drag in the backstroke to quickly reverse
water. direction at the pool wall.
Focus on keeping the body flat Open Turn: Common in breaststroke
and aligned, especially during and butterfly; touch the wall, turn the
freestyle and backstroke. body, and push off.
Competitive Swimming Events
Pool Events
Short Distance: 50m, 100m (sprints)
Middle Distance: 200m, 400m
Long Distance: 800m, 1500m
Relay Races: 4x100m, 4x200m (team events)

Open Water Swimming


Longer distances, such as 5km, 10km, and 25km, held in lakes,
rivers, or the ocean.

Medley Events
Individual Medley (IM) and Medley Relay, combining all strokes.
Safety in Swimming

Never Swim Alone: Always have a buddy, especially in


open water.
Know Your Limits: Don’t push yourself too hard, and stay
within your skill level.
Learn Basic Water Skills: Practice floating, treading water,
and basic strokes.
Pool Rules: Follow posted signs, respect lifeguard
instructions, and avoid running around the pool area.
Equipment for Swimming

Swimwear: Goggles: Protect eyes Swim Cap: Reduces


Streamlined suits to from chlorine and drag and keeps hair
reduce drag in the improve underwater out of the face.
water. visibility.
Benefits of Swimming

Strengthens muscles and builds endurance.

Boosts heart health and lung capacity.

Gentle on joints, suitable for all ages.

Promotes relaxation through rhythmic movements.

Releases endorphins for improved well-being.


Thank
you

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