historic times. Length: 50 m. Width: 25 m. Formed an important part of the training Depth: 6 ft. 7 inches (min) / 9 ft. 10 for soldiers in ancient civilization. inches (recommended) No. of Lanes: 10 During the middle age, it becomes Lane Width: 2.5 m. uncommon because of the fear that Water Temp: 5-28 degree Celsius outdoor swimming helped spread Volume: 2,500,000 L disease.
Modern competitive swimming began in 2. LANE ROPES
the second half of the 19th century, first in Great Britain colored floats which must be distinctive color for a distance of o National Swimming Society – first 5m from each end of the pool. swimming organization founded in London in 1837. 3. STARTING PLATFORM
o Metropolitan Swimming Clubs used for races other than
Association – formed in 1869 and later backstroke race. became Amateur Swimming Clubs covered in a non-slip material Association (ASA). having a surface at least 50 cm square, 50-75cm above water o Federation Internationale de Natation surface. Amateur (FINA) – present world governing body for swimming formed in 4. HANDGRIPS 1908. o It has been an Olympic sport for men provided for back stroke starts since 1896 and for women since 1912. backstroke turn indicators in the form of flagged ropes 1.80m Swimming is more than a sport and a above the water surface and 5m form of exercise – it’s a way of life. from the walls
Self – Discipline on the wall of each lane that will Courage register the time when the Self – Control swimmer completes the distance. How to win and strive for excellence Build character through pursuit of 6. KICK BOARD excellence. Flat rectangular piece of Styrofoam used to isolate leg Aquatics muscle in kick sets. Learn how to swim Never swim while having any type of 7. PULL BUOY contagious disease or infection. To avoid the contamination of the pool, a Enables you to focus on your cleansing shower can be taken before pull without kicking by placing entering the pool. this in between of your legs. Bathing caps should be worn by men and women before entering into the water. 8. DRESS Polluting the water, spitting, spouting, and blowing of nose should be carefully Pertains to proper attire of the avoided. swimmers. Trunks for men and If leaving the pool, Make sure that your one-piece for women with no body is dry by using a towel. open work or cut except at the Only those in barefoot and bathing back. sandals should be allowed in the pool Caps and goggles. area.
III. SAFETY AND SANITARY IV. SWIMMING STROKES
MEASURES Crawl or Freestyle Never swim alone. Use the body system Breaststroke as much as possible when learning and Butterfly going to swim. Backstroke Obey the rules and regulation of the pool area. V. OLYMPIC EVENTS Do not enter the water immediately after 1) 100m freestyle eating. 2) 200m freestyle Do not stay in the water if too tired or 3) 400m freestyle chilled. 4) 800m freestyle Never dive in a strange body of water 5) 1500 freestyle without any testing for depth. 6) 100m breaststroke Adjust to the water temperature slowly 7) 200m breaststroke through cold water. 8) 100m butterfly Never yell for help unless in real trouble. 9) 200mbutterfly Never play rough or play monkey in pool 10) 100m backstroke area. 11) 200m backstroke Never push, pull, or throw anyone in the 12) 200m IM (Individual Medley) water. 13) 400m IM Do not bring objects to the swimming 14) 4x100m freestyle relay pool area that may cause injury to others. 15) 4x200m freestyle relay Do not swim with jewelry in the body. 16) 4x100m medley relay Swim only with the presence of the life guards. Never swim in unguarded waters. Never boast or throw especially in the water. Aquatics VI. VALUES OF SWIMMING e) Safety Values
a) Competitive Values The ability to swim is a
prime importance to safety Man is naturally against possible tragedy. competitive. The individual likes to compete against each other to prove something.
b) Therapeutic Values
People who have disabilities
(physical or mental) find swimming as an outlet for their physical exercises and a need for their improvement and recovery.
c) Recreational Values
Swimming become popular
form of recreation for all the members of the community. Learning to swim prepares the individual to other aquatic activities like scuba diving, surfing, sailing, fishing and other water games.
d) Physiological Values
Swimming benefits much
the cardiovascular system because it develops endurance aside from strength of body muscles. It also contributes to the development and proper maintenance of the vital organs of the human body.