PEH 3rd Quarter

observing animals

It is believed that man learned how to swim by?

DOG PADDLE - dog’s propelling itself through the water

 It is also believed that the initial stroke that was observed and used was that of the?

Greeks, Romans, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavians

classical heroes dealt with greater feasts of swimming prowess.

England in London (1862)

Competitive swimming began where?

Captain Matthew Webb of England

swam across the England Channel on August 24 and 25, 1875

Breast Stroke

Captain Matthew Webb of England swam across the England Channel on August 24 and 25, 1875 using what stroke?

1886

Swimming for men was included in the First Modern Olympics Games in Athens when?

French Baron Pierre de Coubertin

Revived swimming for men was included in the First Modern Olympics Games in Athens

 J, Arthur Trudgen

refined the crawl stroke in 1880.  

Charles Daniels

In about 1906, an American named _________ developed the American crawl which was molded after the Australian crawl.

Federacion Internationale Natacion Amateur

International competition in swimming is under the direction of the ________, which is the International governing body in amateur swimming.  

Philippines Amateur Swimming Association

In the Philippines, swimming competitions are governed by the ________

Negros Occidental Amateur Swimming Association and the Negros Occidental Swimming Association.

Meanwhile, in Negros Occidental, the governing bodies are the _______?

Pull Buoys

Those two types of _______ are especially designed for arms-only work. They fit lengthways between your legs, just above your knees.

Floats & Kickboards

are useful buoyancy aids for legs – only work. will help you improve your technique if you are starting out. If you already swim, ______ can help you strengthen your legs.

hand paddles or hand mitts

Use ________ for extra arm– strengthen work. Make sure that they are the correct size for your hands.

Weighted Dive Rings

Dive for rings to practice swimming under

Water with your eyes open.

Chamois Towel

 is very absorbent, drying you quickly and efficiently.

Nose Clip

Stops water going up your nose.

Goggles

Protects your eyes from pool chemicals and will help you see more clearly in the water.

FREESTYLE

50 m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m,  and 1500 m 

BACKSTROKE

100m and 200 m 

BREASTSTROKE

100m and 200 m

BUTTERFLY

100m and 200 m

INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY

(order of swim – fly, back, breast, free) - 200 IM and 400 IM

TEAM RELAY

(order of swim – back, breast, fly, free) - 4X50m ™, 4X100 TM 

FREE RELAY

4 X 50 FR  , 4X100 FR and 4X200 FR

1

Announcer

1

Recorder

1

Chief Recorder

1

Ready Bench Officer

1

Chief Timer

1

Meet Referee

Any

Assistant Meet Referee

1

Chief Finish Judge

1

Chief judge of stroke

1

Chief Turn Umpires

1

Turn Umpires

1

False Start Rope Operator

ANY

Lap Recorders

2

Clerk of Course

3

Back-up Timer

5

Stroke Judges

7

Finish Judge

24

Lane Timers

Swimming has been proven to be an excellent sport for all body conditioning.

It provides cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness and increased flexibility. Injuries are few and mild compared to other sports. Swimming is essential for a safe and healthy lifestyle activity.

Swimming teaches self-discipline

A swimmer trains and works hard because they want to do it for their own self. No one can make person dedicate countless numbers of hours to a sport that is very repetitious.

Swimming is a very technical sport.

Having to learn all the different strokes correctly enables a swimmer to learn these skills properly in order to achieve success. Swimmers learn how to be coached and to take in what is taught effectively.

Swimming provides a sense of satisfaction.

The benefits of hard work are directly related performance. The more diligently a swimmer works, the greater the reward. There are no judges with subjective scores, and there is no reliance on the efforts of anyone else but the clock to evaluate a swimmer’s efforts.

Swimming is also not just above the individual but also about teamwork.

Swimmers, parents, coaches all have to work together to provide a good swimming environment.

Swimming also encourages good sportsmanship.

Swimmers can appreciate their own success and that of the other swimmers because they can understand how much effort goes into the training and the importance of setting goals to achieve personal best times.

Swimming as a sport is great for learning how to be organized

Making practices, packing up for a swim meet and setting goals are few of the many things that help a swimmer become better prepared to juggle all the other activities in their lives

Swimming is a sport for all ages, for a person’s entire life-time.

It’s a sport for the whole family and it creates good memories and wonderful friendships.

ENTERING FEET-FIRST FROM THE DECK

The spring actions applied to the lower extremities from the floor of the pool, coupled by the pulling from the above and pushing downward actions of the hands, will make the person to go up and float easily.

BOBBING

When under the water, never inhale through the nose, through the mouth because the water will enter your nose or your mouth which will block your wind pipe inhaling under the water, plus non-skill in swimming, causes drowning.

Floating

when _________, breathe in and out very gently so that your lungs stay full of air and keep you afloat.

Mushroom float

this float is sometimes called a jellyfish float and is a good exercise to start with if you are trying to float for the first time. Take a deep breath, lower your face into the water, then tuck your legs in tightly and hug them close, after sinking a little, you will gradually rise to the surface.

Horizontal float

try to get your body as level as possible with the surface, with your head just resting in the water. Note: You can cheat at the beginning by gently sculling with your hands

Star float

stretch out on the surface as if you were lying on a clock face with your arms at about 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock and your feet at about 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock. If you find the float difficult, try it on your front first. Keep your head level with your body.

Spread Eagle floating

with open legs and arms like an eagle, hold your breath and float for five counts or seconds. Recover and stand up if you cannot hold your breath any longer. Repeat this for five seconds, for five times.

Kick Glide

– in prone position followed by a recovery, ask your “buddy” to stand about six to seven meters away from the gutter where you are standing. While standing by the gutter, raise your right foot at your knee level and rest it against the wall.

1912

Women started to compete in Olympics swimming in __________ held in Stockholm.

Disaster

a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.

Mitigation

the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Adaptation

A change in structure, function, or behavior by which a species or individual improves its chance of survival in a specific environment.

Women

__________ started to compete in Olympics swimming in 1912 held in Stockholm.

Structural mitigation or adaptation (Levees, Dams, Floodwalls, Jetties, Retention ponds)

aims to divert water away from people and communities.

Stockholm

Women started to compete in Olympics swimming in 1912 held in ________.

Recreation

consists of activities and experiences carried on with leisure, usually chosen voluntarily by the participant - either because of satisfaction, pleasure or creative enrichment derived, or because he/she perceives certain personal or social values to be gained from them.

Physical Health

recreational Activities, especially outdoor one's health like maintaining lower body fat percentages, lowering blood and cholesterol levels, increasing muscular strength, flexibility muscular endurance, body composition and cardiovascular endurance.

1906

In about ________, an American named Charles Daniels developed the American crawl which was moulded after the Australian crawl.

Improved Quality of Life

People who make recreation a priority are more likely to feel satisfied with their lives overall, according to an American Recreation Coalition Study, 2000.

Spectator Type of Recreation

People spend their time watching the event and derive enjoyment from it.

Participant Type of Recreation

People do not get enjoyment merely by watching; they do so by joining the activity.

Indoor and Outdoor

Scopes of Recreation