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    Q1. How many strokes in swimming?

    There are four main strokes in swimming:

     Freestyle: Also known as front crawl, it's the most common stroke.

     Backstroke: Swum on the back, with alterna ng arm and leg movements.

     Breaststroke: A rhythmic stroke with legs kicking together and arms pulling in a circular
    mo on.

     Bu erfly: A demanding stroke with simultaneous arm and leg movements.

    Q2. Why is swimming important in the mari me industry?

    Swimming is crucial in the mari me industry for several reasons:

     Safety: It's essen al for crew members to know how to swim in case of emergencies like
    shipwrecks or overboard incidents.

     Rescue Opera ons: Swimming skills are vital for rescue opera ons at sea.

     Physical Fitness: Swimming is a great way for seafarers to maintain physical fitness and well-
    being.

    Q3. What is CPR and First Aid?

     CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscita on): It's a lifesaving technique used to restore breathing
    and blood flow when someone's heart has stopped bea ng.

     First Aid: It's the ini al care given to a person who is injured or ill un l professional medical
    help arrives.

    Q4. Hygienic rules of swimming (Any 5)

     Shower before and a er swimming.

     Wear clean swimwear.

     Avoid swimming if you have an open wound or infec on.

     Don't swallow pool water.

     Wash your hands a er using the restroom.

     Don't urinate in the pool.

     Don't spit or blow your nose in the pool.

    Q5. Basic swimming pool instruc ons (Any 5)

     Follow pool rules and regula ons.

     Swim with a buddy.

     Don't run around the pool.

     Don't dive into shallow water.

     Don't use flota on devices unless approved.


     Don't bring food or drinks to the pool.

     Get out of the pool if you feel red or unwell.

    Q6. Why is it important to stay hydrated while swimming?

    Swimming causes you to lose fluids through swea ng and evapora on, leading to dehydra on.
    Staying hydrated helps maintain your body temperature, prevents cramps, and ensures proper
    performance.

    Q7. What is the purpose of showering before entering a pool?

    Showering before entering a pool helps remove dirt, oil, and sweat from your body. This helps keep
    the pool water clean and reduces the risk of spreading germs.

    Q8. What should you do if you feel a cramp while swimming?

    If you feel a cramp, calmly swim to the side of the pool and hold onto the edge. Gently stretch the
    cramped muscle or massage it. If the cramp persists, seek help from a lifeguard or other trained
    personnel.

    Q9. Why should you avoid using alcohol and drugs while or before swimming?

    Alcohol and drugs impair your judgment, coordina on, and reac on me, increasing the risk of
    accidents and drowning. They also affect your body's ability to regulate temperature, making you
    more suscep ble to hypothermia.

    Q10. Write 5 basic swimming skills

     Floa ng: The ability to stay afloat without any propulsion.

     Basic kicking: The ability to kick your legs to move through the water.

     Arm movements: The ability to use your arms to propel yourself through the water.

     Breathing: The ability to breathe in and out while in the water.

     Turning: The ability to change direc on while swimming.

    Q11. Write 10 benefits of swimming

     Improves cardiovascular health

     Low-impact exercise

     Builds muscle strength and endurance

     Promotes flexibility

     Reduces stress and anxiety

     Improves sleep quality

     Boosts mood

     Enhances body image

     Aids in weight management


     Social ac vity

    Q12. What is the role of warm-up and cool down before and a er swimming?

     Warm-up: Prepares the body for physical ac vity by increasing blood flow, heart rate, and
    muscle temperature.

     Cool-down: Helps the body recover by gradually reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

    Q13. Why should you not run around a swimming pool?

    Running around a pool can lead to slips, falls, and injuries. It's important to walk around the pool
    deck to avoid accidents.

    Q14. How to breathe in swimming?

    Breathing techniques vary depending on the stroke. Generally, you should inhale quickly through
    your mouth when your face is out of the water and exhale slowly through your mouth or nose while
    your face is underwater.

    Q15. Why does our body tend to float in the water? Explain the underlying principle behind it.

    Our bodies tend to float in water due to buoyancy, which is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an
    object immersed in it. Our bodies have a lower density than water, so the water displaces our weight,
    causing us to float.

    B. Choose the correct op on

    Q1. What should you do if you get caught in a rip current?

    b) Stay calm and float to conserve energy.

    Rip currents are strong currents that flow away from the shore. Swimming against them is fu le.
    Instead, stay calm, float to conserve energy, and signal for help.

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