Introduction to Swimming

Goggles

________ is used to safely navigate around other swimmers and properly judge the distance between you and a wall.

Inability

________ to swim is the most common cause of drowning.

Buoyancy

________ is the upward force that act on a swimmer while they are in the water.

Kick

________ boardis a floating device help you in practicing and mastering arm and leg action and strokes.

John Trudgen

In 1873, ________ introduced the front crawl using flutter kick or scissor kick, which gave birth to freestyle.

American military men

The ________ introduced competitive swimming in Philippines.

fins

Swimming ________ loosens and strengthens ankles and adds propulsion to kick.

Paris France Olympics

In 1922 ________, Johnny Weissmuller was the first swimmer to have swum the 100 meter race in less than 1 minute.

natural flotation

Swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the ________ of the body.

1896

In ________, Swimming was included in Greece Olympics in which Alfred Hajos won the first gold medal.

1972

In ________, Mark Spitz broke all records in the history of swimming.

Federation International De Natation Amateur

________ is the highest govern body in swimming and other water sport.

Water Polo

________ is a team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each.

Muscle Cramps

________ happens when a group of muscle suddenly contract.

fins

Swimming ________ are used by swimmers to strengthen their legs.

Paris France Olympics

In 1900, ________ included backstroke, relay races, and water polo in list of swimming events.

Other benefits of swimming are

Endurance, Muscle strength and Cardiovascular fitness