HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF

SWIMMING
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It is believed that man learned how to swim by observing animals. it is
believed that the initial stroke that was observed and used was that
of the dog's propelling itself through the water. Thus - DOG PADDLE -
was imitated and used.

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Carving on walls found dating back to 9000 B.C. showed pictures of
swimmers.

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In 1886, swimming for man was included in the First Modern
Olympics. Games in Athens as revived by French Baron Pierre de
Coubertin. Women started to complete in Olympics swimming in
1912 held in Stockholm.
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J. Arthur Trudgen, also an Englishman, refined the crawlstroke in
1880. In about 1906, an American named Charles Daniels developed
the American crawl which was molded after the Australian crawl.

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Federacion Internationale Natacion Amateur
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Philippines Amateur Swimming Association
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Negros Occidental Amateur Swimming and Negros Occidental
Swimming Association.
 TYPES OF STROKE
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The CrawlStroke - also known as the freestyle. It is the fastest of all
stroke. Performed with the body prone on the surface of the water.
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The BackStroke - is swum on the back with an alternate pull and
recovery arm action and six-beat kick
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The BreastStroke - the propulsive phases of the arms and legs are
alternated in the breastsroke.
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The Butterfly - the pull of the arms and hands propels the swimmer
forward in the butterfly, but the kick which resembles the tail
movement of a dolphin, dominates the stroke.
 Aquatic Activities
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recreational
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from the word “aqua” means water which involves and in relation
with water.
 Aquatic Recreational Activities
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Aquatic is a broad term used for activities done in or on the water.
Among these are many lifelong and competitive activities, such as
fitness swimming (laps), racing, water polo, synchronized swimming,
diving (springboard and platform), water aerobics, snorkeling, scuba
diving, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, crew/rowing, white water rafting,
lifeguard/Guard start, and Water safety instructor. Philippine Red
Cross (ARC) and the National Association for Sport and Physical
Education (NASPE) provide instruments to assist physical educators
with assessment of student skills.
Programs and Examples of
Activities
Programs Examples of Activities
1. Instruction Learn-to-swim (infants, all ages, adults).
Specialties such as Scuba, lifeguarding, instructor courses in
swimming and lifeguarding, snorkeling, small water craft.

2. Wellness Water exercise, lap swimming, aquatic therapy.

3. Recreation all age free play, family play.

4. Competition Teams, swimming, diving and synchro.

 Types of Aquatic Activities
A. Competitive Water Sports
Competitive water sports can either be individual or team-based. There are World
Championships. Olympics, and many other renowned competitions that test athletes in
different types of sports.

B. Individual Water Sports

This is defined as an individual performance that brings out the best in each
contender. It requires great physical strength, perseverance, determination, positive attitude,
and a burning desire to excel.
 Swimming
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one of the most popular water sports
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it has been around for centuries
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has become one of the most common recreational activities
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it is a sport that test your fitness and stamina.
 Surfing
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riding a surfboard on the forward face of a wave, which mostly carries
you towards the shore.
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has different types of surfing which depends on the length of the
surfboard, its design, the form of the waves that is ridden, and the
style of riding.
 Windsurfing
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combination of the radical technique of surfing and sailing know-how
and skill.
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uses a surfboard with a sail fixed on a movable mat
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has to moves with the waves and sail according to the winds at the
same time.
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a water surface sport
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has a lot of competitions, both local and international, as well as an
Olympic event.
 Jet Skiing
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basically a racing over a body of water on a one-man watercraft
machine.
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has fancy stuns and tricks such as flipping and jumping over a ramp
and can also be done in freestyle.
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competitive racing is done between 10-20 racers over a set course.
 Wakeboarding
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surfing while being towed along by a high-speed boat.
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the board is specifically designed with fins and weights to allow the
rider to manipulate it with his/her feet.
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often performed in smaller water bodies like lakes.
 Water Skiing
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water surface sport
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the person uses 2 ski or a single ski to skim or glide along the surface
of water.
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is pulled along by a high-speed powerboat with the help of a ski cable
or rope.
 Triathlon
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a type of race that popularly involves swimming, cycling and running
various distances in immediate succession.
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it is a highly popular sport
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recently included in the Olympics.
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organized every year in The Ironman series and World Cup
championships.
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it is a test of physical fitness and stamina.
 Kitesurfing
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uses a small surfboard or wakeboard which is pulled by a kite.
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need to have a some training first to understand the movement and
direction control of the kite.
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have few rules and regulations to follow.
 Skimboarding
unlike surfers who start deep into the waves by swimming to the
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deeper parts of the ocean, skimboarders start at the beach.

the board is smaller than a surfboard.
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can be done in lakes and rivers

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 Bodyboarding
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a water surface sport
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surfer rides a bodyboard on wave that carries him to the shore.
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bodyboards depends on the style of riding, height and weight of the
rider.
 Cliff Diving
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wherein divers jump off cliffs or rocks in fresh water or salt water.
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Avid cliff divers travel the world in search of exotic locations to
experience the thrill and ultimate rush.
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just for fun
 Fishing (Angling)
can be a lazy, relaxed activity, or a frenzied and highly competitive
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sport.
has different types of fishing, from big-game fishing to fly fishing and
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deep-sea fishing.
species and quantity of catch required depends on competition rules
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and area of fishing (sea, river or lake).

Team Water Sports
 Water Polo
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very energetic sport and involves a full body workout, as players must
swim and defend the ball as well as try to score in the opponents
goal.
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more like handball played in water rather than polo.
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very intense and competitive sport.
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has a lot of strategies and techniques involved in the gameplay.
 Rafting
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Thrill-seekers and extreme sports aficionados treasure this sport.
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an inflatable raft must be maneuvered over rather rough or
dangerous water by a team of around 4-12 people.
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a famous leisure sport.
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ideal vacation sport.
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it can be slightly dangerous depending on the location and water
current.
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more fun during the rains when the river current is at its peak.
 Rowing
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a sport in which athletes compete in boats on rivers, lakes, or the
ocean, depending on the type of race.
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is the act of propelling a boat using the motion of oars in the water,
displacing water, and propelling the boat forward.
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played for both competitive and recreational purposes.
 Synchronized Diving
it is just not all about stepping off the board and jump, it’s a little more
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complex than that.

particular diving and jumping forms and rules.
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in some cases, acrobatics while falling must be performed.

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2 divers must mimic or perform opposite diving forms, while diving

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simultaneously.
 Synchronized Swimming
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combination of swimming, gymnastics and dance.
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requires great flexibility, aerobic endurance, strength, grace, perfect
timing, and excessive breath control when underwater.
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is performing elegant synchronized moves in the water with music
played in the background.
 Sailing
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an intensely competitive sport.
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travelling over water in a vessel or a vehicle that has sails can be
termed as sailing.
 Kayaking
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a small boat called “kayak” is used to move across waters.
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can be done in white water rivers, seas, or lakes.
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has different purposes such as recreation, expedition, touring,
adventure, or competitive purposes.
 Canoeing
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is done in a small boat called canoe which is pointed at both ends.
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can be done individually or with group of people in rivers, lakes, or
even water parks.
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can be relaxing or adventurous.
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great and a very popular sport.
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has been part of Olympics since a long time.
 Powerboating
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good for people who loves speed and racing.
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needs you to be aware of your surroundings.
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these powerboats can reach a very high speed.
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it is fun and enjoyable to ride.
 Yachting
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is sailing or boating on a vessel called “yacht”
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it is designed to sail fast
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used widely for racing
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has many competitions held for it.
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the America Cup is the most oldest, prestigious and exclusive event in
yacht racing.
 Benefits of Aquatics
PERSONAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL
build cardiovascular serve as a source of help slow down the aging
stamina, strength, and fun and enjoyment process
endurance
enhance mobility and foster bonding with help fight stress and
flexibility of joints family and friends uplift mood

increase muscular strenght provide help develope positive

and balance. It also improve oppurtunities to attitude
posture meet other people