Aquatics
I. HISTORY II. FACILITY AND EQIPMENT
Swimming has been known since pre- 1. POOL
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
Swimmers can learn: 5. TOUCH PAD
Management Skills Automatic timing device placed
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
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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.
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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.
