Introduction to Swimming

Swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the **natural flotation** of the body

Swimming as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physical handicapped persons. It is also taught for lifesaving purposes.

**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. Formal water safety and swimming lessons under supervision of a lifeguard can decrease the risk of drowning.

**Head cap** lessens your struggle against the force of water as you swim especially for the ladies

**Pre-historic** man swim across rivers and lakes

**Pull buoys** are used by swimmers to strengthen their arms

**Swimming fins** are used by swimmers to strengthen their legs

**Competitive Swimming** is an individual or team sport that requires the use of one's entire body to move through the water

**Buoyancy** is the upward force that act on a swimmer while they are in the water. The pressure beneath the swimmer must be greater than above them allowing them to float easier.

It was in the **1920** that water sports were open to Filipinos

Other benefits of swimming are: Endurance, Muscle strength and Cardiovascular fitness

The **first swimming pool constructed in the Philippines** was built **in McKinley in 1907**

**Swimming fins** loosens and strengthens ankles and adds propulsion to kick.

Sharp muscle spasm can be painful and annoying. **Muscle Cramps** happens when a group of muscle suddenly contract.

**Federation International De Natation Amateur** is the highest govern body in swimming and other water sport

The **first swimming meet was in 1910** held in **Fort McKinley**

**Water Polo** is a team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each. The game consist of 4 quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into opposing team's goal.

The **American military men** introduced competitive swimming in Philippines

**Pull buoy** allows you to focus on the arms while your legs are kept afloat.

**Most people float naturally.** Some individuals sink

**Kick board** is a floating device help you in practicing and mastering arm and leg action and strokes. What is this rectangular floating device \n **Diving** is an internationally recognized sport that is part of Olympic games that requires the body to jump and fall into the water from a platform or spring board

**Joseph Isaac Schooling** beat Michael Phelps in 100 meter butterfly in 2016 Olympics

In **1873, John Trudgen** introduced the **front crawl using flutter kick or scissor kick**, which gave birth to freestyle

**In 1896, Swimming was included in Greece Olympics** in which Alfred Hajos won the first gold medal.

I**n 1900, Paris France Olympics** included **backstroke, relay races, and water polo** in list of swimming events.

**In 1908**, **Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur** was formed.

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

**In 1972, Mark Spitz** broke all records in the history of swimming.

**Michael Phelps won 16 Olympic Gold Medals**.

**In 1912, Conrado Benitez** emerged as the outstanding Filipino swimmer.

In 1920, **University of the Philippines and Philippine Women’s University** included competitive swimming in Physical Education.

**Philippine Amateur Swimming Association**

Swimming Pool has the length of 50 meters and width of 25 meters with **10 lanes of 2.5 meters width**each lane. \n