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• Swimming


  is the self propulsion of a person through water or other liquid, for survival, recreation, sport, exercise or other reason.
• LOCOMOTION 


  is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body or both
• Swimming is the perfect example of a sport, leisure and fitness activities rolled into one and is open to all
• Water is an unnatural medium for humans because it interferes with the breathing mechanism unlike animals, they are usually better equipped anatomically for swimming. Human can’t easily keep the nose above the water while horizontal.
• As early as 900 B.C., carvings have been found, showing people swimming. Human civilization near from bodies of water have traces of great feats of swimming.
• 1538


  Nicolaus Wynman, a German professor of languages, who wrote the first book on swimming
• 1696


  M. Thevenont, a Frenchman, who wrote a book more on scientific treatise
• Swimming was also one of the most viewed events in Summer Olympics, even in the beginning of the first modern Olympic.
• Philippine Swimming Incorporated (PSI)


  is the national governing body for swimming and other aquatic sports in the Philippines.
• Philippine Swimming Incorporated (PSI)- It is accredited by the International Swimming Federation (Fédération Internationale de Natation or FINA) which is the governing body for the sport of Swimming in the world, and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)
• The Asia Swimming Federation overseas international aquatics competition in Asia, and is affiliated to the Olympic Council of Asia and to FINA
• Fitness and Health value

  1. Swimming is excellent for over-all fitness.
  2. Improves cardio-respiratory endurance and coordination
  3. Exercise more muscle groups than any other sports
  4. Get your heart and lungs working more efficient, which boosts the circulation of oxygen around your body.
  5. Provide natural buoyancy while you exercise, minimizing strain on the body.
• Special Needs

  1. It can be enjoyed by asthmatics and epileptics, and those with all kinds of physical disabilities benefit from water’s natural support.
  2. Provides relief from some of the weight and strain in late pregnancy, and can make women more supple for the birth.
  3. Aging people can do gentle swimming.
  4. Young children can gain confidence, exercise and coordination. They must be watched carefully and encourage constantly.
  5. Allows you to take part confidently and safely in a wide range of water sports and activities.
• Swimming lesson and training are best done in a lap pool, but any pool that is big enough is fine. However, lap pools come in many different sizes and shapes and each has unique characteristics.
• FINA has a series of guidelines that describepools acceptable for competition
• Two regulation pool size that exist in the world of competition swimmimg

  1 Short Course Pools

  2 Long course pools
• Short Course Pools


  More common at public swimming locations or high schools
• Long Course Pools


  Normally found on college campuses or higher-end swimming facilities
• Although metric and non-metric pool lengths are used in USA Swimming Competitions, FINA only accepts internationalrecords swum in long course pools.
• Short Course


  LENGTH: 25 meters or 25 yards•ABBREVIATIONS: SCM means• 25 meters long,SCY means 25 yards long•NUMBER OF LANES: 4 or more
• Lane lines


  wire cables covered with small plastic buoys or floats that separate each lane. In a short course pool, the floats will change color at the 15 meter (49 foot) mark. In a long course pool, they will change color at the 25 meter (82 foot) mark. If the floats did not change color for that entire stretch, the distances may be marked by single float or a different color.It should be 2.5 meters ( 8.2 feet) wide, although this varies quite a bit from pool to pool.
• Starting Blocks


  are used in competition. Each individual swimor leg or relay begins with a dive from these blocks. The onlyexception is for backstroke races, which begin in the water with the swimmer holding on to the grips or handles included for backstroke starts
• Swimwear and Gears

  1 Swimsuit

  2 Goggles

  3 Head cap

  4 Kickboard

  5 Pull bouy

  6 Shower kits
• Swimsuit


  lightweight, non-absorbent fabrics, and a snug fit should be the feature of a good swimming attire
• Goggles


  this is a great help in swimming, not only to protect your eyesbut to appreciate the under water features of a pool
• Head Cap


  use to hold hair while in the pool. It is recommended to use tuber made head cup
• Kickboard


  use for leg drills, typically made of styrofore
• Pull bouy


  this swimming aid goes between your legs, keeping you float while doing arms only drills
• Shower kits


  being immerse in water is hard on skin and hair. Takea long good quality soap, moisturizer, shampoo, conditioner,and alcohol based ear drops
• Swimming pool safety

  1. Proper swimming attire is required at all times while in the pool.
  2. Walk carefully in the pool area and enter the water safely.
  3. All persons are required t take shower before entering the pool.
  4. Do not swim if you have open wound or suffering from communicable diseases.
  5. Spitting, urinating, spouting of water, blowing of nose into the pool is not permitted.
  6. Person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shall not be permitted to swim.
• Safety in open water

  1. Do not swim immediately after a meal, as this may cause dangerous stomach cramps.
  2. Never swim alone. A companion or lifeguard should always be around.
  3. Never dive into dark water or shallow water. It should be clear and its bottom visible.
  4. Never swim in cold open water. You’ll run out of energy quickly.
  5. Do not go out of the “safe depth zone” until you are a really competent swimmer.
  6. Treat the sea with respect. Understand how easy it is to stray out into deep waters.
• Warmup


  • It's important to start every workout with some sort of dry land and/or pool warmup
  • Do A Dynamic Warm-Up Before Every Swim
• Focus on Techniques

  • For swimming, your success as an athlete hinges on how efficiently you can move through the water
• Add Variety to your swimming workout

  • If you swim the same workout everyday at the same pace, you'll plateau and stop making progress
  • This can also get really boring
  • Add Variety To Your Swimming Workouts
• stsy on top of the 


  • Stay flat and float on top of the water
  • Not only will this help you cover more kilometers, it will engage your core
• Breathing


  • Breath out slowly through your nose Instead of holding your breath
  • Exhale slowly while your face is underwater
  • When it's time to inhale again, your face will naturally lift out of the water and you'll take a breath
• Use your whole 


  • Use your arms for pulling your body through the water
  • Use your core to rotate in the water
  • Use your legs for the kick, which provides forward momentum
• Hydra

  • Taking on water before, during, and after working out will help fight fatigue and prolong endurance
  • It will boost your energy and keep you focused on each set of your swim workout
• The don't Go To The Pool Without A Plan - Nothing can be more intimidating that jumping into a cold pool at 6am without a clue what you’re doing to do. This lack of preparation is what keeps most of us out of the water in the first place and those who do make it in rarely accomplish what they’re capable of.
• Dont Swim Alone - Whether you’re open water swimming or in a pool, you should always have someone with you. If you’re pool swimming, that could be the lifeguard. When you’re out in the open water, find a swim buddy