INTEFRATIVE ART AS APPLIED • Art is the medium by which the artist

CONTEMPORARY ART: Humanities and communicates himself to his fellows -

Arts Charleton Noyes
• Art is anything made or done by man
HUMANITIES
that affects or moves us so that we see
- came from the Latin word “Humanitas” or feel beauty in it. – Collins and Riley
generally refers to art ,literature, dance and the
theatre – in which human subjectivity is CONTEMPORARY ARTS
emphasized and individual expensiveness is -Art that produce today
dramatized -art that is made today by a living artist
-“art of today”
-refers to the human kind , arts, literature, music -includes the artwork produced by the
dance etc. 20th and 21st centuries.
-deal with the study or focus in a set of -Generally defines art produced after the
people/culture modern art movement to the present day
- the term contemporary art refers to---
HOW IMPORTANT IS HUMANITIES? namely,painting,sculpture,photography,
installation,performance,video art –
1.The field of knowledge and study falling under
produce today
humanities are dedicated to the pursuit of
discovering and understanding the nature of man
CLASSIFICATION OF ARTS
2.The humanities deals with man as a being of 1.Fine Arts
purpose, of values, loves, hates, ideas and -artworks that are created primarily for
sometimes as seer, or prophet with divine aesthetic reason (art for arts sake) rather
inspiration than commercial or functional use.
- Design for its uplifting, life-enhancing
3. The humanities aim at educating
qualities
ART
2.Visual arts
- derived from the word “arti” which denotes -art forms that create works that are
craftmanship, skill, mastery of form, primarily visual in nature, such as
inventiveness. ceramics, drawing, painting,sculpture,
-usually refer to “fine arts” (e.g. pictorial, print making, design,crafts,
plastic, building etc.) arts na inaral or pinag photography,video film making and
aralan and to the so called “minor arts” architecture.
(everyday,useful,applied and decorative arts)
arts na ginagawa natin sa araw araw 3.Plastic Arts
-the term plastic art typically denotes
-serves as a technical and creative record of three dimensional works employing the
human needs and achievements materials that can be moulde,shaped or
manipulated (plasticide in some ways:
some Definitions of art according to philosopers:
such as clay, plaster,stone wood
• Art is that which brings life in harmony metals(sculpture), Paper (origami) etc.
with the beauty of the world - Plato
• Art is the whole spirit of man – Ruskin 4. Decorative Arts
- aside from the aesthetic it is also
functional art
-this category traditionally denotes
functional but ornamental art forms,such
as works in glass,clay,wood, metal or 4.Political Function
textile fabric. - When Imelda marcos , apatroness of
-also includes all forms of jewellery and the arts, become the governor of Metro
mosaic art, as well as ceramics, manila, she promoted her political
furniture,furnishing,stained glass, and programs by the means of arts
tapestry art. -tarpulin, exhibit, pag papakain sa mga
mahihirap, murals
5.Performance Art
- Refers to Public Events 5.Historical Function
-Traditional varieties include opera, -painting sculpture architecture and
theatre, music, ballet. other art forms serves to record
-contemporary art also includes activity historical figures and events
in which the artist physical presence acts -sa pamamagitan nang arts is we are
as the medium able to look back in the past

FUNCTIONS OF ART 6.Cultural function

-art helps preserve,share and transmit
1.Personal or Individual Functions -
culture of people frome one generation
provide comfort, happiness and
to another.
convenience
-the artist try to express his personal 7. Religious Function
feelings through artwork - may create a work of art to reinforce
- they can't express their selves vocally the religious or spiritual support of an
so they try to express it through arts culture
- religious song
2. Social Function - mga Rebulto
-used in public display celebration. It is
used to affect collective behaviour. Art Style and Factors Affecting the
Bridges connection among people. style
Convey sense of family, community, or
civilization 1.Geographical Factors
-the place where the artist stay
3.Economic Function influences his work
-Many people believe that it does not -natural resources na madami sakanila
pay to be an artist. How ever this belief is ginagamit sa art
is negated by these facts, joanne K.
Rowling 2.Historical Factor
-the author of the best selling Harry -Historical Events exert a great
Potter series become one of the most influence on the artist
highly paid wonen in British history -History nila Inlife na nakikita natin
-even though na hoby mo to don sa gawa nang artist
mapagkakakitaan mo sya at -naiifluence yung art dahil sa history
nakakatulong to sa sarili mo where in nang buhay natin
lumalago ka or nakikilala
 3. Social Factor Japanese Era- Orientalizing
-Society at most times dictate the type of (1941-1945)
painting, sculpture, song ,dance, literary Modern Era- National Identity
Pieces and movies to be produced !946-1969)
-refers to the society dictates to the artist Contemporary Era- Social Realism
what arts they want. (1970-present)
-what is in or trend sa society yun yung
gagawin nilang artist ETHNIC ART (Pre- Conquest)
-the heritage
4. Ideational Factor - Everyday expressions were all
- ideas coming from various people also integrated within the rituals that
influence artist marked significant moments in a
-it is not the idea of the artist alone but it community’s life , like planting and
is also considerd the people who have a harvesting, rites of passage funerary
great influence to the artist ceremonies,wedding, among others
- sa mga taong nakapaligit sakanya at - They imitated the movement of animals
naiimpluwesyahan sya and prey, and the sounds that they made
in a simple activity alone evolved ritual,
5.Psychological Factor music,dance, theater and even literature.
-at times the works produced by the
artist are affected by their psychological Bulul – carved wooden figure that is used
make up or frame of mind to guard the rice crop
- refers to the status of mind of the artist Manunggul Jar – secondary Burial jar
as one factor affecting the style excavated from a Neolithic burial site in
- there are some artists na paiba iba ang the manunggul cave
theme because it is affected by their
psychological mind
- status of the mind of the artist - Body adornment, ornaments, pottery,
sculpture, metal work > Anito, Bulul,
6. Technical Factors Manunggul Jar,
-techniques matter as far as artistic style - Tinikilng, Canao/Kanyaw, Talip dance, >
are concerned Kulintang, Kudyapi, agong, gansa
-Techniques affect the style of the artist
Islamic Art
INTEGRATIVE ART AS APPLIED Characterized by designs of flowers, plant
TO CONTEMPORARY ART: forms and geometric designs.
OVERVIEW AND TIMELINE • One of the characteristic of Islamic Art is
OF PHILIPPINE ART the absence of human form.
• Clothing reflects the style and colors of
Ethnic Art - Integral of Life their ethnic background.
(Pre-13th C. AD) • Calligraphy (in Mosque) is used as the
Islamic Art- Geometric Design main form of expression.
(13th C. AD) > Batik (Burda)
Hispanic Era- Faith and Catechism > Sarimanok and Buraq
(1521-1898) > Mosque
American Era- Secular art forms > Okirr
(1899-1940)
Hispanic Era > Fernando Amorsolo Planting Rice (1921),
• The colonizers used art as a tool to Don Fabian dela Rosa y Cueto El kundiman
propagate the Catholic faith through (1930).
beautiful images. Oblation, Bonifacio Monument
• Images of the Holy Family and the saints
were introduced to the Filipino psyche Japanese Era
through carved santos, the via crucis • Freedom amongst Filipinos was gone, and
(Stations of the Cross), engravings on they are scared to express their own
estampas and estampitas, and through opinions.
paintings on church walls. • The sculpture was indigenizing and
• The rise of the "ilustrado" (Filipinos with orientalizing works, example is the statue
money and education) class was inevitable. bronze artwork dubbed Filipino Comfort
The ilustrados became the new patron of women
the arts. These events paved the way for the • Painting was wartime scenes,
secularization of art in the 19th century propaganda
> Portraits representing different
Examples: ethnolinguistic groups were produced, and
In the church in Paete, Laguna are two this is exemplified by Crispin Lopez's Study
works by Josef Luciano Dans (1805- ca. of an Aeta, 1943
1870). Langit, Lupa at Impierno ca. 1850 > Take Amorsolo's Bombing of the
(Heaven, Earth and Hell). Intendencia, 1942 and Ruins of the Manila
> Purgatorio (Purgatory) Cathedral, 1945 as examples, they draw
> Juan Luna's Spoliarium. attention to the elegant handling of value in
> These santos were used primarily for the the billows of smoke or the pile of ruins
church altars and retablos. Carvings for rather than the urgency of the disaster itself.
churches include altar pieces called > Works which depicted the horrors of war
retablos the central point of any Catholic such as Diosdado Lorenzo's Atrocities in
church. Paco and Dominador Castañeda's Doomed
> The estampas (prints of miraculous Family were painted after 1945.
images) usually featured portraits of saints
and religious scenes. Modern Era
• At the end of the WW II, modern art in the
American Era Philippines began where various artists
Secular art forms used their national identity as the
"American way of life" common theme of the different art forms.
Neoclassic Architecture • In painting, Incipient, Triumvirate 13
> Carlos "Botong" Francisco, (1913- moderns, abstract, Surreal, Expressionist
1969), Angono-based painter, depicted > Vicente Manansala's The Beggars 1952,
Philippine history in his "History of Manila" Ceasar Leagspi's The Gadgets II, 1949,
mural at the Manila City Hall. Hernando Ocampo's Genesis 1968 (Neo
realism)
> Victorio C. Edades (1895-1985) The ➤ Arturo Luz'z Street Musicians, 1952,
Builders. Instead of the smiling farmers and (abstraction)
fisherfolks of Amorsolo, it depicted In sculpture, abstract expressionism
distorted, naked working men covered in > Julie Lluch Picasso and Me
sweat and grime. Contemporary Era
• Mirrors the contemporary culture and MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OF ART
society, offfering the general audiences a FORMS FOUND IN THE
rich resource through which is consider PHILIPPINES:
current ideas and rethink the familiar. Visual Arts
• Dynamic combination of materials, Audio-Visual Arts
methods, concepts, and subjects that Literary Arts
challenges traditional boundaries and defies
easy definition. • Visual Arts: are those forms perceived by
SR (Social Realism) is a form of protest art eyes.
that exposed the sociopolitical issues and • Audio-Visual Arts: are those forms
struggle of the times. perceived by ears (audio) and eyes
> In painting, collaborative, Hyperrealist, (video). They are called performing arts in
example is The Fisherman by Ang Kiukok as much as the artist render a performance in
In sculpture, Junk scrap, neo-indigenous, front of an audience.
site-specific, a hybrid example is the People • Literary Arts: are those presented in the
Power Monument by Eduardo Castrillo written mode and intended to be read.
In Architecture, real state, safe housing,
condominiums, villages, subdivisions, malls, DEFINITION AND
etc. CHARACTERICTICS OF
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Traditional Art > Contemporary work of arts springs out
- Art representations of the present-day events and passion of
- Culture-bound the society. Has its own phase; broader
-Mostly focuses on realistic figures concepts.
Limited to structures and standards sets > Conceptual, innovative, expressive, and
experimental.
> Allows the audience play an active role
Contemporary Art of participating to the art.
- Revolve around the artist and his feelings > Evokes more intense emotions from its
- Focus on the message to audience spectators.
- Diverse array of materials, media, style not
bounded by any rules or standards SALIENT FEATURES OF
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
• Most are based on abstract
INTEGRATIVE ART AS APPLIED TO
expressionism
CONTEMPORARY ART: VARIOUS • Leaves the mark of the Artists.
ART FORMS FOUND IN THE
• Instruments/mediums used are changing.
PHILIPPINES • Emphasizes on the expression of self,
emotions, and manifests inclusions of social
REVIEW: issues and concerns.
PHILIPPINE ART IN HISTORY • Incorporate other form of arts.
PRE-COLONIAL ART INTEGRATIVE ARTS
COLONIAL
POST-COLONIAL
Integrative Art: A number of art forms
are combined to form an art work. For
example an opera or musical play is a community anywhere in the Philippines that
combination of music, dance, and drama. has preserved indigenous customs, beliefs,
rituals and traditions and/or has syncretized
ART IS ABOUT REALITY whatever external elements that have
influenced it.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN THE
PHILIPPINES: • He/she/group must have engaged in a
National and Local Artist from the folk art tradition that has been in
Regions existence and documented for at least fifty
(50) years.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan • He/she/group must have consistently
(GAMABA) performed or produced over a significant
• Manlilikhang Bayan ("one who creates period, works of superior and distinctive
for the country") or National Living quality.
Treasure. • He/she/group must possess a mastery of
• The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, or the tools and materials needed by the art, and
National Living Treasures Award, is must have an established reputation in the
conferred on Filipinos who are at the art as master and maker of works of
forefront of the practice, preservation, and extraordinary technical quality.
promotion of the nation's Traditional
folkarts. Duties and Responsibilities of Awardees
• Formalized in 1992, through Republic A. To transfer the skills of his her
Act No.7355, the Manlilikha ng Bayan traditional folk art to the younger
Act. generation through apprenticeship and
such other training.
• The main objective of the award is to B. To cooperate with the implementing
honor and support traditional folk artists agency, as provided for in section 7 of this
and to see to it that that their skills and crafts act, in the promotion and propagation of
are preserved. his/her traditional folk art.
• The award is tied with a program that C. To donate to the national museum a
ensures the transfer of their skills to new sample or copy of his/her work.
generations and the promotion of the
craft both locally and internationally. Recipients of the GAMABA Award:
GINAW BILOG (Jan 3 1953-June 3
The award logo is a representation of the 2003)
human form used in traditional cloth. • A Haminoo Mangyan poet from
Below the logo is the phrase "Manlilikha ng Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro. He is
Bayan"written in Baybayin, an ancient considered as a master of the
Filipino script used in the Philippines in understanding of the Manyan soul.
the 16th century. Advocates of preserving the traditional form
of his tribe called "Ambahan"
How Does One Become a Manlilikha ng
Bayan? MASINO INTARAY (April 10 1943 -Nov
Qualifications 30 2013)
• He/she/group is an inhabitant of an • 1993 AWARDEE
indigenous/traditional cultural
• Is a prolific and pre- eminent epic • She was awarded by Pres. Benigno
chanter and story teller recognized for his Aquino in 2012 at the Malacanang Palace,
outstanding mastery of various traditional Manila.
musical instruments of the Palawan people
such as basal, kulilal, and baglit. SALINTA MONON (DECEMBER 12,
1920-JUNE 4, 2006)
SAMAON SULAIMAN (Mar 3 1953 - • 1998 AWARDEE
May 21 2013) - She is Tagabanwa-Bagobo traditional
•A Magindanao of mamasapano, weaver of district abaca fabrics called
Maguindanao inabal.
- She was awarded for fully demonstrating
He was awarded for his outstanding the creative and expressive aspect of
artistry and dedication to his chosen Bagobo abaca called inabal at a time when
instrument, the Maguindanao kudyapi. such art is threatened with extinction.

EDUARDO MUTUC (Oct 12 1949)

• 2005 AWARDEE
• Eduardo Mutuc is an artist who has
dedicated his life to creating religious and LANG DULAY (Aug 3 1928 - Apr 30
secular art in silver, bronze and wood. His 2015)
intricately detailed retablos, mirrors, altars, • 1998 AWARDEE
and carosas are in churches and private • She is a Tboli traditional weaver of
collections. A number of these works are "Tinalak" or "Tboli" cloth made of
quite large, some exceeding forty feet, colorful abaca fabrics. She has produced
while some are very small and feature very creations which remain faithful to the
fine and delicate craftmanship. T'boli tradition as manifested in the
complexity of her design, fineness of
HAJA AMINA APPI (June 25 1925- Apr workmanship & quality of finish.
2 2013)
• 2005 AWARDEE ALONZO SACLAG (Aug 14 1942)
• Haja Amina Appi she is recognized as • 2000 AWARDEE
master mat weaver among the Sama • He is a Kalinga master of dance and the
Indigenous Community for her unique performing arts who mastered not only the
designs, straightness of her edging (Tabig) Kalinga musical instruments but also the
and fineness of her sasa and kimama. dance patterns and movements associated
with his people rituals.
YABING MASALON DULO ( Aug 8
1914) FEDERICO CABALLERO ( December
• Master weaver, Polomolok, 25 1938)
• South Cotobato, Weaving (Ikat), 2016 • 2000 AWARDEE
- Is a Sulod Bukidnon epic chanter from
MAGDALENA GAMAYO (Aug 13 Kalinog, Iloilo who ceaselessly works for
1924) the documentation of the oral literature.
• A Filipino master weaver who makes - He strives to dispense justice in the
"inabel", an Ilokano handwoven cloth. community through his work as
manughusay - an arbiter of conflicts.
 • The last of her generation, has been
UWANG AHADAS (Feb 15 1945) officially nominated for the 2020 Gawad sa
• 2000 AWARDEE Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA)
• His near-blinded eyesight made music • The last tattoo artist of her generation,
his constant companion. Ahada is a using a ancient technique of tattooing called
Yakan, a people to whom instrumental "Batok" where a mixture of charcoal and
music is of much significance, connected water is tapped into the skin using the
as it is with both the Agricultural Cycle and thorn end of a calamansi or pomelo tree
the Social Realm. • Batok is a symbol of beauty for women,
and Kalinga women adorn their bodies with
DARHATA SAWABI (March 12 2006) tattoos to attract suitors. For men, it is a
2005 AWARDEE symbol of fierceness and strength.
• PIS SYABIT is the traditional cloth
tapestry made from cotton or silk worn as National and Local Artist from the
a head covering by the Tausug of SULU. Regions
• The most recognized community of Pis
Syabit weavers in Sulu are from • The National Artist Award is the highest
Barangay Guimba Lagasan in the town of distinction bestowed upon Filipino Artists
Parang. This is also where the late master whose body of work is recognized by their
weaver DARHATA SAWABI, a peers and more importantly by their
GAMABA Awardee of 2005 (National countrymen as sublime expression of
Living Treasure) came from. Philippine music, dance, theatre, visual arts,
literature, film and media, arts, architecture
TEOFILO GARCIA (March 12 1941) and design.
• 2012 AWARDEE
• Casue maker, Ilokano, San Quintin, • President Ferdinand E. Marcos through
Abra proclamation No. 1001 dated April 2,
• He make to wear 1972, confers the award to deserving
• Tabungaw, the gourd hat he makes and individuals as recommended by the Cultural
wear, is uniquely distinct in craftsmanship. Center of the Philippines (CCP) and The
National Commission for Culture and the
AMBALANG AUSALIN (March 4 1943) Arts(NCCA).
• Master weaver,
Lamitan, Basilan, Weaving (Yakan HONORS AND PRIVILEGES OF
tennun), 2016 NATIONAL ARTIST
1. The rank and title of National Artist, as
ESTELITA BANTILAN (October 17 proclaimed by the President of the
1940) Philippines.
• A master weaver at Malapatan, 2. The insignia of a National Artist and
Sarangani, weaving (B'laan igem), 2016 citation;
3. A lifetime of emolument and materials
APO WHANG OD (Feb 17 1917) and physical benefits. Comparable in value
• Maria Oggay, also known as Apo to those received by the highest offers of the
Whang-Od, a traditional tattoo artist or land such as cash awards, monthly life
mambabatok from Tinglayan, Kalinga pension, medical and hospital benefits, life
insurance coverage, state funeral, and burial
at the Libingan ng mga Bayani and place of directions for future generations of Filipino
honor, in line with protocular precedence, at artists.
national state functions, and recognition and
cultural events. EVERY ARTIST DIPS HIS BRUSH IN
HIS SOUL AND PAINTS HIS OWN
Selection Criteria for the National Artists NATURE INTO HIS PAINTINGS
of the Philippines -Henry Ward Beecher
> For a person to be considered in the
selection of the National Artists Order of the Cinema
Philippines, he or she must possess the Brocka -
following qualities, according to Official Romero-
Gazette: Bernal-
> Must be a Filipino citizen; Avellana-
> Work has contributed to nation-building;
> Their distinctive style and pioneering Fashion
works impacts succeeding generations of Ramon Valera-
artist,
> There is excellence in the practice of their Visual
art form; Amorsolo-
> Their art form enriches artistic expression Kiukok-
or style; and Abueva-
> Their work is prestigious national and Edades-
international recognition. Navarro-
Asia-
Selection Criteria for the National Artists of Joya-
the Philippines
Theater
The Order of National Artist (ONA) Bernal-
[Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining] is Avenalla-
the highest national recognition given to
Filipino individuals who have made Dance
significant contributions to the development
of Philippine arts.
Music
The Order of National Artist aims to
recognize:
a) Filipino artists who have made
significant contributions to the cultural
heritage of the country:
b) Filipino artistic accomplishment at its
highest level and to promote creative
expression as significant to the development
of a national cultural identity, and
c) Filipino artists who have dedicated their
lives to their works to forge new paths and
PEH4
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
A day can be divided into three parts according
to Clayne R. Jensen (2006):
EXISTENCE TIME - is time spent for
biological needs like having a meal, sleeping,
and other personal care.
SUBSISTENCE TIME- refers to the hours
spent for economic purposes such as going to
work, chores, and for students, hours spent in
school, and school work.
FREE TIME - Free time, therefore, is all the
remaining time after or to those who have been
very busy with workload or schoolwork, this is
the best time to do recreational activities, to
relax, to rejuvenate
RECREATION
Benefits and value can be derived by
Recreation is derived from the Latin word engaging in different recreational activities
recreare which means to be refreshed. Choices such as:
for recreation vary from person to person. What
• Improvement of physical health
makes one happy may not be so for others.
Therefore, recreational activities depend on • Reduce the feeling of anxiety and
one’s interests, pursuits, and needs which may depression
be reflective of one’s beliefs and level of
gratification. • Build on self-esteem

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY • Enhance relationship skills

Active Recreation- An activity that requires a • Improve focus, increase cultural

diversity.
lot of energy and movement.
• Promote community engagement.
Passive Recreation -An activity that involves
limited physical exertion
Indoor Recreation- An activity that can be
done inside the house, building or enclosed area.
Outdoor Recreation – Activity that is carried out
in the field or outside space.
SWIMMING RECREATIONAL SWIMMING
Swimming - in recreation and sports, the -Recreational swimming occurs when learning
propulsion of the body through water by swimming and water safety is the main objective
combined arm and leg motions and the natural of the activity. Recreational swimming is often
flotation of the body. Swimming as an exercise less structured than sessions designed to teach
is popular as an all-around body developer and swimming and water safety, and may occur in a
is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise wider than usual range of environments.
for physically handicapped persons. It is also
FIVE BASIC SKILLS IN SWIMMING
taught for lifesaving purposes.
-Swimming is for everyone no matter what age • Water comfort
or level of fitness. Swimming is the sport or The most basic and essential swimming
activity of propelling oneself through water skill is simply becoming comfortable in
using the limbs. Any age can learn to swim and the water. Although humans are born
there is no age limit on when you can no longer with innate water skills, many people
swim. Swimming is a lifelong skill that could develop a fear of the water. To become
save your or another’s life. It is never too late to more comfortable in the water, spend
learn to swim. Swimming is an excellent way to time in a shallow pool or wading in the
keep fit and most swimming pools cater for all. ocean. Never enter the water alone,
especially if you are not a strong
-One of the most popular water sports is swimmer.
swimming. Swimming has been around for
centuries. It has evolved to become one of the • Breath Control
most common recreational activities as well. Breath control begins with simple
Swimming is a sport that tests your fitness and exercises such as drawing a breath,
stamina. submerging, blowing bubbles and then
resurfacing for another breath. As your
-Swimming is a great recreational activity for
swimming skills improve, you will learn
people of all ages. Recreational activity means
specific breathing techniques for
any outdoor activity under- taken for the purpose
different strokes. Work with a
of exercise, relaxation or pleasure, including
swimming coach or a friend or relative
practice or instruction in any such activity.
who is a strong swimmer.
Recreational swimming can provide you with a
• Floating
low-impact workout and it’s also a good way to
Floating, or keeping your body in a
relax and feel good. Common swimming styles in
horizontal position in the water, is a
recreational swimming are breaststroke,
basic water skill. If you accidentally fall
backstroke, side stroke and freestyle.
in the water, you may be able to float
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING AND until you are rescued, even if you are not
RECREATIONAL SWIMMING strong enough to swim to safety. Get
lessons from a coach or a competent
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
friend or relative.
-is an activity which involves swimming as its • Kicking
primary mechanism in competing which can Kicking provides propulsion through the
either be individual or team based. water. Kicking is also used in treading
water, which is the process of remaining
in one place while keeping your head
above the water line.
 • Strokes • Butterfly Stroke
Strokes are the arm movements used to The butterfly is another stomach-
pull the body through the water. The position stroke, in which the arms move
front crawl, sidestroke, breast stroke, forward in a circle motion going above
backstroke and butterfly are the five most the head and directly into the water. Once
common swimming strokes. Each stoke the arms hit the water, the legs are kicked
uses different body positioning, backward at the same time in what is
breathing techniques and arm known as a dolphin kick. It is known as
movements. the hardest swimming stroke to master.

DIFFERENT STROKES IN SWIMMING EQUIPMENT FOR SWIMMING

• Goggles
• Freestyle Goggles protect your eyes from chlorine
(and anything else that may be in the
The freestyle stroke is typically used for water), and they help you keep your eyes
speed, as it allows for a streamlined open while you swim so that you can see
movement that helps the body glide where you’re going.
through the water. Also referred to as the • Fins
“forward crawl”, the body stays in the Fins fit on your feet and add propulsion
water during this stroke, while the arms to your kicks (think of a duck’s webfoot).
and legs work in tandem to provide They are great training for your legs and
forward motion. This is often one of the will help you swim faster. They come in
first strokes taught in lessons, as it is easy long fins for beginners who want to work
to learn and is a good way to build up the on their stroke and build up leg strength
upper body strength for strokes like the and ankle flexibility and short fins to help
butterfly. you go faster without overworking your
legs
• Back Stroke
The backstroke is one of the most well- • Kick boards
known swimming strokes. Also referred Kickboards are devices made of foam or
to as the “racing backstroke”, the other materials that float, and they come
backstroke is done by swimming on your in a variety of shapes and sizes. The main
back and swinging one arm at a time up purpose is for you to hold on and stay
over your head and back down behind afloat while your legs do all the work. It’s
your back, while kicking backward in a good exercise for coordinating your
flutter kick. kicking, and it gives your arms a rest.

• Breast Stroke • Swimming Attire

The breaststroke is done on the stomach, Technology has entered the swimsuit
with both arms in the water while the arena as well. Fabrics are designed for
body is pulled backward. The arms then minimal resistance through the water,
move in an arc shape in the front of the they tend to last a long time, and they
body while the legs do a frog kick. Out of resist fading even when used repeatedly
all the swimming strokes, the in chlorinated pools.
Breaststroke may be one of the oldest.
 • Bathing cap weakness of an improperly conditioned
Bathing caps can serve several purposes. muscle or weak joints, both of which can
Some pool managers will require be improved through strength training.
individuals with long hair to wear caps to Swimming improves flexibility, a factor
keep hair from getting into the pool, and that allows you to continue swimming
some people just like to protect their hair even when you're unable to participate in
from the chlorine in the water. You may other sports.
also decide to wear a bathing cap to cut
down on resistance in the water. This • Body Composition
really works, and so if you’re looking to Lower body fat and higher muscle mass
increase your time a bit, a bathing cap leads to improved flexibility and more
might help. calories burned during a workout.
Because swimming burns calories while
also building strength and endurance, it is
HEALTH FITNESS COMPONENTS OF
an excellent fitness activity for achieving
SWIMMING
a healthy body composition and fabulous
tone.

• Cardiovascular Fitness
Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular activity
because it involves continuous movement of
large muscle mass in a low-to-zero gravity
environment, which makes it easy on your joints.
Swimming for at least 20 minutes, three times a
week can help you achieve a healthier life
because it gets your heart rate up, burns fat and
improves your body’s ability to pump oxygen-
rich blood to your working muscles.

• Muscular Endurance and Muscular

Strength
Exercising in water adds natural
resistance to your workout, which helps
build stronger muscles. Unlike running
or riding a bike, swimming builds muscle
in both the upper and lower body. It also
boosts endurance, enabling you to swim
longer and further before muscles are
fatigued

• Flexibility
Another benefit of the strength training
aspect of swimming is injury prevention.
One of the leading causes of injury is