Midterm SWIMMING

SWIMMING
Types of Kicks
in Swimming
Kicking a rhythmic thrusting
movement of a legs in
swimming or calisthenics;
“the kick must be
synchronized with the arm
movement”.
Flutter kick the legs are moved
rapidly up and down without
bending knees.
Dolphin kick an up and down kicks
of the feet together.
Frog kick knees are drawn upward
and outward so the legs can be
brought together when fully
extended.
Scissors kick a kick used in
sidestroke legs are brought
together in scissoring motion.
Eggbeater kick is a style of
kicking where the swimmer's
legs alternate one-legged
breaststroke kicks. This form
provides continuous support
because there is no break in
the kick, and allows the
swimmer to remain stable in
the water without swaying.
DIVE or DIVING
DIVING combines the skills of tumbling and
swing in the form of aerial acrobatics. It was
in the year 1905 that diving was first held in
England. To date, diving developed unto an
exciting for millions of people. Before
learning diving, a student should learn to jump
from various heights. After adequate jumping
exercise or experience, the beginner or the
diver should push off from the side of the pool
in a prone glide and direct the body below
surface and the arms are turned upward.
DIVING is a sports of jumping or falling into the
water from a platform or springboard, sometimes
while performing acrobatics.
Fundamentals of Diving
 Kneeling Dive
 Compact Dive
 Stride Dive
 Standing Dive
Compact dive is a diving technique
used to safely enter the water from
a high ground. To do a proper jump,
keep your body straight, arms
across your chest and legs
together. Hold your nose with one
hand to prevent water from
entering.
Stride Dive is chosen when
entering deep water from a low
edge/bank or when swimmer needs
to watch someone or something on
entry. The swimmers aim is to
prevent their head from
submerging.
Kneeling Dive take a position as close
to the edge of the pool as possible.
Crouch on one knee resting it on the
deck while, placing the toes of the
lead foot at the pool’s edge. Lean
forward slowly, pushing with feet
against the pool’s edge, entering the
water finger first.
Standing Dive both feet
grip the edge of the pool
standing hip-width apart.
The body is bent at the
knees and hip, with the
upper body, head and arms
curved and pointing at the
water.
Dive for beginners
 If you don’t feel comfortable jumping into your dive,

start by standing on the edge of the board.
 Place your arms above your head, interlocking your

thumbs. Pressing your ears.
 Bend at the waist as trough you wanted to reach down and

touch your toes.
 Stand up on your tiptoes and allow your body to tip

forward into the water.
 Dive into the water fingers first, with the rest of your
body following.
Pool Regulations
 Medical Certificates(as needed)
 Attire: Male-Swimming trunk Female Bathing
suit with swimming cap
 Take a shower before going to swimming pool
 Step on the foot bath for disinfectants
 Do not smoke or eat candies or other foods
that attract insects within pool area
 Do not urinate in the water
Safe and Best
time for swimming
 Favorable weather
 Last two hours in the morning
 Last two hours in the afternoon
 After digestion has taken place for at
least 1 to 2 hours
 Clear water, bottom transparent
 Swim only in the area with lifeguard
 Never swim alone
Personal Water
Safety
 Learn to swim well enough to survive in an emergency
 Never swim alone and swim only with a buddy who has the
ability to help when necessary
 Swim only in a supervise areas
 Follow the rules set up for particular pool, beach or
waterfront
 Learn the simple and safe reaching rescues
 Know how to administer artificial respiration
 Know your limitations and do not overestimate your
ability
 Stay out of the water when overheated or overtired
 Stay out of the water during the electrical storms
 Dive only in the water in sufficient depth
 Always swim a safe distance away from diving boards
and platforms
 Avoid long periods of immersion and overexposure to
the sun
 Call for HELP only when really need it
Danger
(accident) in
Swimming
 Cramps- is a spasmodic contraction of the muscles usually caused by fatigue, cold, or over
exertion.
a. Stomach
b. Back
c. Leg
 Exhaustion- is a simply loss of energy and the resultant inability to make necessary
movements to keep afloat make progress through the water.
a. Over fatigue
b. After a tiresome sports
c. After a long distance swimming
 Panic- is a sudden unreasoning and overwhelming fear that’s destroys a person’s capacity
for self-help
 After taken a heavy meal
Drowning- is a type of asphyxia(inability to breathe) related to
either respiration of fluids or obstructions of the airway caused
by spam of the larynx while the victim is in the water.
Water safety and survival
1. Assess the situations

a. Remain calm and plan the rescue
b. Determine the position of the victim and note the safety area
for the rescuers. Do not attempt to rescue if the area is
dangerous even for skilled swimmers.
c. Call of the assistance id available. If possible, the rescuer
should not attempt the rescue alone.
d. Call for medical experts in case the situation calls for their
aid.
e. Maintain crowd control. Non- swimmers should not attempt to
rescue the victim.
2. Follow the prescribe pattern of rescue: “ Reach,
Throw, Row, Go”
Reach- Extend a long stable instruments that can be used

to reach out the victim and pull him or her to safety.
Throw- THROW the victim a Personal Floating Device or
anything else that will float.
Row- If a rowboat is available, ROW to the victim and
then use a paddle to pull the victim to the stern.
Go- Swimmers without lifesaving training should not swim
to a victim.
http://ceellis.aurorak12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/
25/2011/01/Chapter-5-Rescue-Skills.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aY3pr_XWFY

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 If you don’t feel comfortable jumping into your dive,

 Place your arms above your head, interlocking your

 Bend at the waist as trough you wanted to reach down and

 Stand up on your tiptoes and allow your body to tip

Water safety and survival

1. Assess the situations

Reach- Extend a long stable instruments that can be used

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