1. The document discusses different swimming strokes including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
2. It provides a brief history of swimming, noting that cave paintings from ancient Egypt depict swimmers.
3. The document describes each stroke in 1-2 sentences, highlighting the key arm and leg movements and when the stroke was introduced to Olympic competition.
1. The document discusses different swimming strokes including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
2. It provides a brief history of swimming, noting that cave paintings from ancient Egypt depict swimmers.
3. The document describes each stroke in 1-2 sentences, highlighting the key arm and leg movements and when the stroke was introduced to Olympic competition.
1. The document discusses different swimming strokes including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
2. It provides a brief history of swimming, noting that cave paintings from ancient Egypt depict swimmers.
3. The document describes each stroke in 1-2 sentences, highlighting the key arm and leg movements and when the stroke was introduced to Olympic competition.
1. The document discusses different swimming strokes including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
2. It provides a brief history of swimming, noting that cave paintings from ancient Egypt depict swimmers.
3. The document describes each stroke in 1-2 sentences, highlighting the key arm and leg movements and when the stroke was introduced to Olympic competition.
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SWIMMING: Australia, where he taught the stroke that
was to become the famous Australian crawl.
Breaststroke- a style of swimming on one’s front, The very first Olympic events were freestyle in which the arms are pushed forward and then (crawl) or breaststroke. Backstroke was swept back in a circular movement, while the legs added in 1904. are tucked in toward the body and then kicked out In the 1940s, breaststrokers discovered that in a corresponding movement. they could go faster by bringing both arms Flutter kick - brisk, alternating, up-and-down forward over their heads. This practice was movement of the legs when swimming with certain immediately forbidden in breaststroke, but strokes, such as the crawl. gave birth to butterfly, whose first official appearance was at the 1956 Games in Freestyle - a contest in which there are few Melbourne. This style is now one of the four restrictions, in particular a swimming race in which strokes used in competition. competitors may use any stroke. Women’s swimming became Olympic in 1912 at the Stockholm Games. Australian Crawl - a crawl stroke in swimming Freestyle distance is: specifically: a 2-beat crawl. - 800m for women Butterfly stroke - strokes in swimming in which - 1,500m for men both arms are raised out of the water and lifted forwards together. Types of Strokes Backstroke- a swimming stroke performed on the back with the arms lifted alternately out of the water 1. Freestyle / Front Crawl in a backward circular motion and the legs extended first swimming stroke and kicking. Ways to execute: - You lie on your stomach with your body parallel to the HISTORY OF SWIMMING water. - Propel yourself forward with Swimming can be dated back to the Stone alternating arm movements in Age (‘til the early 19th century) a sort of windmill motion that Prehistoric man learns to swim in order to starts by pushing underwater cross rivers and lakes – we know this and recovers above water. because cave paintings from the Stone Age - Your legs should propel you depicting swimmers have been found in with a flutter kick, which is Egypt. performed with pointed feet as Swimming was also referred to in Greek your legs move up and down mythology in alternation. Do not bend Based on a stroke used by native South your legs at the knee. Americans, the first version of the crawl Time your breathing to match your featured a scissor kick. swimming strokes by turning your In the late 1880s, an Englishman named head to the side while your arm is in Frederick Cavill travelled to the South Seas, the recovery (above water) position. where he saw the natives performing a crawl Do not turn your head too far and face with a flutter kick. Cavill settled in upward or you will actually sink into 3. Breaststroke the water rather than remain above it. Slowest competitive swimming stroke and it is the most commonly learned stroke. 2. Backstroke It’s often taught to beginner Similar movements to the front crawl swimmers because it does not (but done in back) require putting your head Recommend this stroke to individuals underwater. However, in competitive with back problems as it provides a swimming, swimmers do submerge great back workout. their head and breathe at designated Ways to execute: points in the stroke. - While floating on your back, Ways to execute: alternate your arms with a - Stomach facing down. Your windmill-like motion to propel arms move simultaneously yourself backwards. Like the beneath the surface of the front crawl, your arms should water in a half circular start the circular motion by movement in front of your pushing underwater and body. recovering above water. - Your legs perform the whip - Your legs should engage in a kick at the same time. The flutter kick. Your face should whip kick is executed by be above the surface as you bringing your legs from look straight up. straight behind you close to - Keep your body as straight as your body by bending both at possible, with a slight decline your knees and at your hips. in the lower body to keep your Your legs then move outward legs underwater. and off to the side before - Don’t allow your hips to get extending and coming back too low or your body to bend together. too much or it will slow you - This swimming technique is down. often compared to a frog’s - Keep your legs close together movement. and use the motion from your hips to get a more powerful 4. Butterfly kick. 2nd fastest competitive stroke and the - Your face will remain out of favorite stroke of Olympic legend the water, but you will still Michael Phelps. want to be cognizant of your Ways to execute: breathing rhythm. - Start horizontal with your - Match your breaths to your stomach facing the bottom of strokes. the pool. - Bring your arms simultaneously over your head and push them into the water to propel you forward and bring them up out of the water the water). The second arm will again to repeat. As you move reach out to toss the apple behind your arms into the water, you you as the first arm reaches above will push your head and your head for another apple. shoulders above the surface of the water. - Legs will perform a dolphin 6. Elementary Backstroke kick, which requires your legs Reversed breaststroke kick while to stay together and straight as your arms move in sync beneath the you kick them similarly to water. how a dolphin’s lower body called “elementary” because of its and tail moves. Move your simple technique that’s easy to pick body in a fluid wave-like up, and is often one of the first swim motion. strokes taught to new swimmers - The best time to take a breath Taught to children using fun will be when your arms are nicknames for the parts of the just starting to come out of the movement. water, just before you begin Bring your hands to your armpits the next forward thrust. Lift like a monkey, spread your arms like your head straight in front of an airplane, and then push them you during this move and do down to your sides like a soldier. not turn your head to the side.
7. Combat Side Stroke
5. Sidestroke Form of the sidestroke that all US older swimming style that is not Navy SEALS have to learn. typically used in swim competitions Efficient and energy-saving, the most commonly used by lifeguards combat side stroke is a kind of a It involves swimming on your side, combination of breaststroke, as the name implies, propelling freestyle, and, obviously, yourself forward with a scissor kick sidestrokes. and alternating arm movements. It’s It reduces the swimmer’s profile in one of the easier strokes to learn, and the water, making them less visible can be a nice break from the more while allowing them to swim with popular swim strokes if you’re maximum efficiency–two critical looking to add more variety into your criteria for combat operations that routine. require swimming on the surface. Remember the sidestroke is by comparing it to apple picking. Your first arm will stretch above your head 8. Trudgen and pick an apple, and then your This stroke evolved from the hands will meet in front of your sidestroke and is named after the chest. The first arm hands the apple English swimmer John Trudgen. to the second arm (the side of the body that is on top and partly out of You swim mostly on your side, Stay within your abilities alternating lifting each arm out of the water and over your head. When you go in the water, swim only where It uses a scissor kick that only comes you feel comfortable. Do not go farther or in every other stroke. deeper than you can handle. At beaches, When your left arm is over your swim parallel to the shore, and stay inside head, you spread your legs apart to marked areas. Be aware that cold water or prepare to kick, and then as the arm rough conditions can impact your swimming comes down you straighten your legs abilities. and snap them together for the Never swim alone scissor kick. This stroke is particularly unique Use the “buddy system” and take a friend or because your head remains above the responsible adult with you who is a strong water for the entirety. swimmer. Make sure you watch out for each other. Even when a lifeguard is around, it is best to have a “buddy”. SAFETY MEASURES Play carefully
Wrestling and tumbling in any water body
Look for and read the signs can be very dangerous. You could hit your head against pool walls, floors or rocks and Read the signs posted in a swimming area become unconscious. If this happens and and follow the safety information. Signs and you do not get help quickly, you could rules are there to protect you and to keep drown. pools clean and germ-free. Do not drink alcohol Walk, do not run Injuries involving alcohol are a common Never run on the pool deck. This area can be problem around water bodies, including very slippery, especially when there is water private pools, hot tubs, beaches and on the deck. swimming holes. Alcohol can make accidents worse because it slows down your Be careful getting in and out of the pool reaction time. Alcohol can also put you to Use a handrail whenever possible to prevent sleep. This is especially dangerous in a hot slipping or falling. When getting out of the tub. If you are in or around any water body, water, avoid climbing on slippery or other do not drink alcohol. unstable surfaces. Watch for hazards Look before you leap or dive in Never play around skimmers or pool drains. Shallow water, underwater logs or big rocks In a pool or hot tub water is always pumping are all dangerous when diving into lakes or through a filter system. The filter pulls water swimming holes and can cause serious out of the pool through a drain and into injury. When at a pool or other swimming pipes. Parts of your body, fingers, toes, area, only dive into areas where it is safe to arms, legs or torso and hair can easily dive. Look for no diving signs. become caught in the suction of these drains. Drains with strong suction can hold you Paddles work much like fins, but attach to under water and possibly lead to drowning. your hands. If you have long hair, you should wear a bathing cap or securely tie back your hair in a short braid or bun. You should never put your head underwater in a whirlpool or hot tub.
Watch for underwater traps
Some railings, ladders or removable pool
equipment can create small spaces that can trap people underwater. Sometimes getting trapped under water will lead to drowning. If you notice underwater equipment that could trap you, talk to a pool supervisor, owner or lifeguard about your concerns.
EQUIPMENTS
Swimsuit - fits close to your body and
doesn’t hinder movement. Goggles - allow you to see underwater, important in crowded pools or for lap swimming when you need to see turns, walls and barriers. Wearing goggles in the water also protects your eyes from chemicals used to clean the pool. Swimming cap - keeps long hair out of your face while you swim. It also corrals your hair, helping streamline your silhouette as you swim. However, a cap also protects your hair from harsh chemicals in pool water. A swim cap also helps hold your goggles in place, preventing them from shifting as you move underwater. Fins, Paddles and Boards - not required for competition, but may be beneficial during practice or for recreational swimmers who are looking for a more challenging workout. Fins increase the resistance to your legs while paddling, which enhances the muscular benefits. Boards aid with buoyancy, allowing you to practice new techniques.