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Fort Mckinley YMCA
1907: First swimming pool was constructed at
Conrado Benitez
1912: emerged as the outstanding Filipino swimmer
OPEN WATER
A swimming discipline which takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as open oceans, lakes, and rivers.
SWIMMING
An individual or team racing sport that requires the use of one's entire body to move through water.
Diving
An internationally recognized sport that is part of the Olympic games requires the body to jump or fall into the water from a flatform. What is this kind of event?
Pull Buoy
Allows you to focus on your arms while your legs are kept afloat
True
Buoyancy depends on the body density and the ability to displace enough water to float. T OR F
1800
Competitive swimming was first introduced • Great Britain by the National Swimming Society • The strokes used during this time were Breast Stroke and Side Stroke
True
FINA is the highest govern body in the Olympics T OR F
Michael Phelps
Fastest swimmer in the modern time
1908
Federration Internationale De Nation Amateur (FINA) was formed
- Elbow bends and leads upwards - Hand recovers over the water surface - Opposite arms pulls down and back towards the hip
Freestyle Arm movement
Toes are pointed to provide streamline effect and ankles are relaxed - Downward kick provides propulsion
Freestyle Leg Movement
Philippine Swimming Incorporated
Highest govern body in the Philippines
MARK SPITZ
In 1072, broke all records in the history of swimming, won 7 gold medals • Won a total of 9 olympic medals, a silver, a bronze, 5 Pan-am golds, 31 other amateur titles, and 8 college titles • 1971, Olympics was held at Munich Germany
Competitive Swimming
It is an individual or team racing sport that requires the use of one's entire body to move through water
1873
John Trudgen did the front crawl using flutter kick or scissor kick, which gave birth to free style
True
Joseph Issac Schooling beat Michael Phelps in the 100 meter T OR F
50 meters 25 meters 10 lanes with 2.5 meters width each lane.
SWIMMING POOL • Length: • Width:
Panic
Sudden unreasonable and overwhelming fear for a person's capacity of self-health
Swimming Kickboard
Swimmer holds the board out in front of them and uses only their legs to travel though the water • Less buoyant kickboards also force the swimmer to engage their core to maintain proper kicking position • Used to strengthen a swimmer's core and kicking strength and to help teach a swimmer how to kick better when swimming
19th CENTURY
Swimming became a sport when National Swimming Society of Great Britain organized competitions
Open water
Swimming discipline which takes place in open body water
Breaststroke
Swimming style in which the swimmer is on their chest and the torso does not rotate. The most popular recreational style due to the swimmers head being out the water a large portion
False (19th century)
Swimming was not widely practiced until the 16th century, most swimmers used the breaststroke T or F
Propulsion
Term used in swimming to describe level of forward motion in swimming stroke
False
The first swimmer to break the one minute barrier in 1922 T OR F
JOHNNY WEISMULLER
The first swimmer to have swum the 100-meter race in less than 1 minute in the 1922 Paris, France Olympics
Swim Suit
Trunks for men Bathing Suit for women
American Military Men
introduced competitive swimming in the country
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
port where swimmers perform a synchronized choreographed routine, accompanied by music. The sport is governed internationally by FINA.
Swimming
recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body.
front crawl
swims in a horizontal position on the chest. The body rolls from side to side, always turning to the side of the arm that is currently pulling in the water. The head remains
MICHAEL PHELPS
Won 16 olympic gold medals. • Won 6 gold and 2 bronze medals in 2004 Athens Olympics. In 2018 Beijing Olympics, he won 8 gold medals
Goggles
Worn by swimmers to protect their eyes from water and Chlorine
Pool Noodle
a flexible solid foam cylinder that can be used as a float, pool toy, and even as a piece of water aerobics gear
Muscle Cramps
Form of spasm, it can be painful because of lack of potassium and salt. What is this kind of happening that you can't even move?
front crawl
likely the first swimming
True
. The higher up of the swimmer in the water the less water they are swimming and the faster they are able to go. T OR F
WATER POLO
A competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each. • The game consists of four quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal.
Swimming Paddles
Consist of rubber finger loops to help secure the paddle to a swimmer's hand • Meant to help maximize the reach of each arm stroke while also increasing resistance
Swimming Ear Plugs
Designed to prevent water intrusion in the ear canal which can often lead to infection while swimming
1913
During the Far Eastern Games held in Manila. • Three Filipinos won the championship match against China.
True
Early 1920s the water sports that opened to the Philippines was in UP and PWU T OR F
Paddle
Equipment used strengthen the arms
Conrado Benitez, J. Del Pan, C. Aivile and L. Cristobal
Filipino swimmers were:
1910
First swim meet organized at Fort Mckinley marked the formal inception of swimming as a competitive sport.
Buoyancy
Force the enables a swimmer to float in the water
Kickboard
Floating device to help you in arm and leg action in strokes especially for the leg work
Current
Flowing movement over a large volume of water, seeking its own level in open water (underwater)
1896
Greece Olympics was held it was the first-time swimming was included. • The first gold medal won by Hungary's Alfred Hajos: 100 meter and 1200-meter freestyle
False
Japanese introduced competitive swimming in the Philippines T OR F
Swimming Cap
Keeps hair from getting very wet. • Used to cover hair and increase aerodynamics.
Swimming cap
Lessens your struggle in the force of the water when you swim, especially for the ladies
Swimming Fins
Most commonly sed for divers who are scuba diving or snorkeling deep waters Also used in a pool to help swimmers better their kicking while swimming
True
Most people float naturally but some say they sink T OR F
False (50 meters)
Official size of the pool in the Olympics is 100 meters T OR F
JOSEPH ISAAC SCHOOLING
Only person to beat Michael Phelps in his specialty event 100- meter Butterfly • First Olympic Gold medal in the 2016 Olympics
1900
Paris, France Olympics • Back stroke, relay races and water polo were included in the list of swimming events
Philippine Amateur Swimming Association (PASA) Philippine Swimming Incorporated (PSI)
Philippine Swimming Organizations
Pull Buoys
Piece of swimming equipment helps a swimmer increase their power • Helps float the hips and upper legs of a swimmer to the surface, which makes the action of swimming with this buoy similar to pulling the lower half of the body along
True
Prehistoric man swam into the water across rivers and lakes T or F
STONE AGE
Prehistoric man swim in order across rivers and lakes • Earth is covered with 70% water • Cave paintings in ancient Egypt and Greece
Drowning
Process of experiencing respiratory impairment for submersion Happens when too much water gets into your lungs
Kickboard
Rectangular Board where swimmers hold with their arms
Breaststroke
Slowest competitive swimming stroke and it is the most commonly learned stroke. Often taught to beginner swimmer's because it does not require putting your head underwater. However, in competitive swimming, swimmers do submerge their head and breathe at designated points in the stroke
True
The person drowning usually panic, going near them could only give them a chance to hold you so tight and drag you under water. T OR F
DIVING
The sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, usually while performing acrobatics. • Diving is all about form, body lines, and getting into the water without making a splash.
1920
University of the Philippines and Philippine Women's University • Competitive swimming in Physical Education
Fins
Used to give extra power to your legs
Swimming Nose Clip
Used to keep water out of a swimmer's nose that is something that they are uncomfortable with or struggle to do on their own.
Fins
Used to loosen and strengthen ankles for the propulsion to kick
MR. TIRSO Y. AZARCON Jr.
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