[PE] - Aquatics

1. Decreases stress 2. Provides overall fitness 3. Improves self-esteem and self-alertness 4. Tone and strength of muscles are developed 5. Stimulates circulation and flow of oxygen

5 Benefits of Swimming

1. Freestyle 2. Back stroke 3. Breastroke 4. Butterfly stroke 5. Sidestroke

5 Swimming strokes

1. Breath Holding 2. Bobbing 3. Floating 4. Water Balance 5. Rhythmic Breathing 6. Synchronized 7. Thread Water 8. Sculling

8 Swimming Techniques

Butterfly

A more difficult stroke that requires good technique as well as strong muscles

Butterfly

A swimming stroke swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously, accompanied by the butterfly kick or dolphin kick

Breastroke (frog stroke)

A swimming stroke where the swimmer's chest and torso does not rotate

Synchronized swimming

An artistic form of rhythmical activity water with definite pattern to follow

Freestyle

Also called "Front Crawl"

Breastroke

Also called as "frog stroke"

butterfly kick (dolphin kick)

Butterfly is a swimming stroke swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously, accompanied by what kind of kick?

Freestyle (Front Crawl)

Fastest and most efficient technique

Federation Internationale De Natacion Amateur (FINA)

Highest governing body in swimming

Shanghai

In 1930, the Filipino swimmers joined the Far Eastern Olympics in __________.

Far Eastern Olympics

In 1930, the Filipino swimmers joined the ______________________________ in Shanghai.

In England

In 1980, where did the English people organized a swimming competition?

Breath Holding

Inhale and hold the inspired air for a certain time before exhaling

Swimming

It is to propel oneself in water by the use of arms and legs

8 lanes

Number of lanes

Jikirin Addjaluddin

Represented the Philippines in the Los Angeles World Olympics in 1932

Breastroke (frog stroke)

Requires comparable endurance and strength compared to other strokes

Kickboards

Support upper parts of the body and allows normal breathing

Flutter kick

Swimmers of backstroke technique use the ________________

dog paddle

earliest form of stroke

Swimming

generally practice as sport or recreation

Swimming

has several advantages compared to other sports

Fins

help to develop muscles in our thighs, calves, and abdomen resistance

Swimming

involves activities that would enhance skills

Because swimmers wanted to swim faster

Why did sidestroke evolved out of the breastroke technique in the 19th century?

Because swimmers are allowed to use any stroke in free style elements

Why is freestyle called freestyle?

25 meters

Width of a pool

2.5 meters

Width of each lane

Teofilo Yldefonso

Won 2 Olympic medals in 200 meter breast stroke

Coloso Espino

Won several medals (gold, silver, and bronze) during the ASIAD in 1954, 1958, and 1962

1980

Year when English people organized a swimming competition in England

1930

Year when Filipino swimmers joined the Far Eastern Olympics in Shanghai

Swimming

a complete exercise that could increase stamina and maintain a healthy body

Reasons why ancestors learned to swim

life preservation and comfort

Cap

made up of latex, silicon, traditional cap (chinstrap)

1. Cap 2. Goggles 3. Nose plug or nose clip 4. Earplug

4 Swimming Accessories

1. Kickboards 2. Pull buoys 3. Fins 4. Hand Paddle

4 Swimming Equipments

Sidestroke

A popular recreational stroke for novices

Front Crawl

Another term for Freestyle

Frog stroke

Another term for breastroke

dolphin kick

Another term for butterfly kick

butterfly kick

Another term for dolphin kick

1954, 1958, and 1962

Coloso Espino won several medals (gold, silver, and bronze) during the ASIAD in 1954, 1958, and 1962.

ASIAD

Coloso Espino won several medals (gold, silver, and bronze) during the _____ in 1954, 1958, and 1962.

1.8 meters

Depth of a pool

Sidestroke

Evolved out of the breastroke technique in the 19th century, primarily because swimmers wanted to swim faster

Breathing is achieved by turning the head of the swimmer with the coordination of body roll.

How is breathing achieved in freestyle?

2

How many Olympic medals did Teofilo Yldefonso won in 200 meter breast stroke?

1932

Jikirin Addjaluddin represented the Philippines in the Los Angeles World Olympics in ____.

Los Angeles World Olympics

Jikirin Addjaluddin represented the Philippines in the ____________ in 1932

50 meters

Length of a pool

Federation Internationale De Natacion Amateur

Meaning of FINA

Earplug

Protects the ear from the water

The swimmers cannot see where they are going

Problem with backstroke

19th century

Sidestroke evolved out of the breastroke technique in what century?

Breastroke (frog stroke)

Slowest of any competitive strokes

200 meter breast strok

Teofilo Yldefonso won 2 Olympic medals in _______

Back stroke

The only stroke that is swum on the back, with the swimmer looking up

Rhythmic Breathing

The process of inhaling above the surface of the water through the mouth and exhaling below the water surface through the nose

Floating

To extend the legs and arms with the face pointing downwards

Thread Water

To maintain the body erect in the water with the head above the surface

Water Balance

To maintain the position of body in the water

Sculling

To propel oneself in the water by using hands in figure of eight

Bobbing

To take through the mouth above the surface of the water and breathe out of the air through the nose under water

Sidestroke

Used as a lifesaving technique because the lifesaver's head remains above the water at all times and one arm stays free to help the distressed swimmer

Pull buoys

Used in supine kicking drills

Nose plug or nose clip

Used to avoid panic especially for new swimmers

Hand Paddle

Used to overload the arms during pulling by creating extra resistance

Goggles

Used to protect eye from chlorinated water

Swimming

an art of self-support or self-movement by means of hands and feet

Swimming

can improve fitness and good for cardiovascular condition

Swimming

to float in a liquid; to do smooth gliding motion in water