Swimming as a Recreational Activity

propelling the body in the water through the combined movements of legs and arms while floating

swimming

Swimming then was a part of military

training and was taught to males as a

part of their early education

2500 BC - Egyptian, Assyrian, Green, and Roman Civilization

swimming

therapy and exercise

sports events

asian games

olympic games (1896)

swimming venue

open-water swimming venue

seas

rivers

lakes

indoor/outdoor swimming pools

swimming attire

swimsuit

cap

goggles

getting started in swimming

warm-up exercises

taking a shower

getting comfortable with the water

before swimming, It is not advisable to eat large

amounts of food since being in

the horizontal position may

cause ___. if you have eaten a

large meal, give your

body ___ to

digest the food before

swimming.

for smaller snacks,

___ will be

needed for digestion

acid reflux, 2-4 hours, 30mins-2hrs

take carbohydrates with ___ as these kinds of food

facilitate a slower release of energy. The

___ is a measure that tells how food rich in

carbohydrates can raise high bloods.

lower

glycemic index (GI), GI

low GI food

high GI food

70 or less GI

70 or up

Swimming is a physically

demanding activity that makes

people feel extremely hungry

after the activity. It is important

that you refuel yourself ___ after swimming session.

20-30

minutes