Introduction to Swimming (Lesson 3)

Swimming

An individual or team racing sport that requires the use of one's entire body to move through water. The sport takes place in pools or open water

2500 B.C.E

Archaeological and other evidence shows swimming to have been practiced as early as ________ in Egypt and thereafter in Assyrian, Greek, and Roman civilizations.

Swimming Lessons

Are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum.

Summer Olympics

As a formalizedsport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern __________________

Locomotion

Achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both.

Butterfly

Advanced swimming stroke that provides an excellent workout.

Side stroke

It is most commonly used by lifeguards when they rescue someone, as this stroke most easily allows you to pull something along with you.

Butterfly

It is the second fastest competitive stroke, and the favorite stroke of Olympic legend Michael Phelps.

Combat Side Stroke

It reduces the swimmer's profile in the water, making them less visible while allowing them to swim with maximum efficiency-two critical criteria for combat operations that require swimming on the surface. You will focus on balance, length, and rotation.

Backstroke

Requires similar movements to the front crawl, but it is done, as the name suggests, on your back.Doctors often recommend this stroke to individuals with back problems as it provides a great back workout.

Freestyle/Front Crawl

The first swimming stroke you think of when you picture swimming. Most swimmers choose to use this stroke in freestyle events, as it is the fastest.

Combat Side Stroke

This is a form of the sidestroke that all US Navy SEALs have to learn.

Swimming

in recreation and sports, is an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physically handicapped persons.

Side stroke

propelling yourself forward with a scissor kick and alternating arm movements

butterfly

more difficult and tiring to learn

Combat Side Stroke

A combination of breaststroke, freestyle, and, obviously, sidestroke.

Side Stroke

Older swimming style that is not typically used in swim competitions. Most commonly used by lifeguards when they rescue someone.

Breaststroke

Slowest competitive swimming stroke, and it is the most commonly learned stroke. Often taught to beginner swimmers because it does not require putting your head underwater.