VALUES AND RULES OF SWIMMING

• For self-preservation

  • The ability to swim could help the person survive in case of emergencies in the water as well as allow him to extend assistance to others.
• For physical fitness

  • Swimming is considered as one of the healthful forms of exercise because it uses all muscle groups and by acting against the water resistance, one gains strength.
• Social Values

  • Swimming provides opportunities for people from all parts of a community to know one another.
• For recreation

  • Swimming is a worthwhile activity that one can engage in during leisure hours.
• Sport Activity

  • When one is endowed with the ability in swimming, he can pursue to the level of amateur athletics.