BASIC SWIMMING SKILLS

Question 1

Classification of Swimming Strokes

Answer 1

(a) Competitive Strokes
(b) Survival/ Resting Strokes

Question 2

Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly stroke

Answer 2

a. Competitive Strokes

Question 2

Elementary Backstroke, Side Stroke and Trudgen Stroke

Answer 2

b. Survival/ Resting Strokes

Question 3

Is the process of submerging one’s head and body, exhaling the oxygen underwater creating a bubble and breathing in or inhaling above the water surface. This activity helps the swimmer to improve his or her breathing technique and recover the loss of oxygen after the strenuous activity performed.

Answer 3

1. Bobbing

Question 4

Is a technique that helps the swimmer get used to the sensation of moving through the water headfirst. It happens before starting a stroke, between a stroke or after a flip turn or at the end of the lap. Correct __________ technique maximizes the swimmer’s ability to maintain momentum while preparing for the next stroke. Proper _________ technique can improve over-all swimming rhythm and increase the rate of swimming strokes, providing an effective cardiovascular workout.

Answer 4

2. Gliding

Question 5

Is the ability to stay still on the water surface with certain parts of the body. Learning how to ______ will equip the swimmers to roll their back and stay at the water’s surface allowing them to breathe and recover. ________ also helps the swimmer to recharge their energy and decreases the chances of drowning from physical exhaustion.

Answer 5

3. Floating

Question 6

Kinds of Floating

Answer 6

(a) Horizontal Back Float
(b) Deadman’s Float
(c) Starfish Float
(d) Jellyfish Float
(e) Turtle Float

Question 7

Start by lying on your back. Try adjusting your head and lift your chin to make you comfortable while lying on your back. Position your arm properly. Position your back slightly (arch position). Lift your chest. Bend your knees and slowly move your arms and legs.

Answer 7

(a) Horizontal Back Float

Question 8

Position your body in Prone lying head face down the water. Minimize the leg movement and if possible, stay afloat with your natural buoyancy. Lift your head to breath and position back to floating.

Answer 8

(b) Deadman’s Float

Question 9

Knees are raised to the chest and encircled by the arms. Before submerging your body, take a deep breath and wrap both arms to one’s knees. Wait until the body bobs and float to the water surface.

Answer 9

(e) Turtle Float

Question 10

This is the most relaxing of all kinds of float. Position your arms and legs like a starfish and maintain it.

Answer 10

(c) Starfish Float

Question 10

Start the float by holding your ankles with your hands. Bend down your head near your knees until you float like a buoy. Do this position in ten seconds.

Answer 10

(d) Jellyfish Float

Question 11

Is an aspect of swimming involving the swimmer to stay afloat in vertical position in the water while keeping his or her head above the water surface. It uses different kicks and hand movements to allow the swimmer stay afloat. The most common form of water treading is the “Egg Beater” which signifies the circular movement of the legs that resembles the movement of an eggbeater. This movement allows the swimmer to be steady in the water while keeping his or her head up.

Answer 11

4. Water Treading

Question 12

Is a simple swimming style that is characterized using hands and legs alternately in a way that a swimmer imitates the movement of a swimming dog. It is considered as the first swimming stroke used by ancient people as appeared in the Prehistoric cave paintings. This stroke is first taught to children who are learning how to swim. ________ is also taught to the military when a silent stroke is needed.

Answer 12

5. Dog Paddle

Question 12

Basic Swimming Skills

Answer 12

1. Bobbing/ Blowing Bubbles
2. Glide/ Gliding
3. Floating
4. Water Treading
5. Dog Paddle

Question 13

A movement that helps the swimmer propel through the water. This leg movement requires only a simple opening and closing of one’s leg. To effectively perform this with momentum, one must straighten his or her legs while kicking. Open your straightened legs to create a “V” shape, then close them sharply so that they will be parallel with the other leg. Repeat the same procedure. ___________ is an effective way to move through the water with the synchronized movement of the arms.

Answer 13

1. Scissor Kick

Question 13

Is a movement used both in swimming and calisthenics. It is used in swimming strokes like the freestyle and backstrokes. Its primary purpose is not to keep your body afloat or for propulsion but to keep the legs up and shadow the upper body while assisting the arm strokes. In this kicking technique, the legs are extended straight backwards in line with the body. They are moved up and down, one leg kick downwards as the other leg moves up. The knees are slightly bent to facilitate the kicking action. To perform it better, toes should be pointed to minimize the drag.

Answer 13

2. Flutter Kick

Question 14

Is a swimming kick mainly for butterfly stroke in which the legs are extended straight back and move up and down in unison with a slight bend in the knees on the upward movement. The movement of the legs are rather simple. It becomes complicated when you integrate it with the undulation of the body that is the heart of the butterfly stroke

Answer 14

Dolphin Kick

Question 14

Common Injuries in Swimming

Answer 14

1. Panic
2. Exhaustion
3. Cramps
4. Dehydration
5. Drowning

Question 14

Refers to the sudden overwhelming feat that incapacitate a person to self-help. Most _________ happens due to fear of drowning and may also associated with other conditions such as exhaustion, cramps, and injuries. It usually happens to the beginners who are just learning how to swim and to those skilled swimmers who are affected by a condition. When swimming, a swimmer must be always prepared and confident in the water

Answer 14

1. Panic

Question 14

Is defined as the loss of energy and the inability of the body to execute movement to keep afloat and make progress through the water. It is a condition that is associated with overtired from performing physical activities, overexertion and reaction to cold water.

Answer 14

Exhaustion

Question 15

Is usually caused by fatigue, cold and overexertion during a physical activity. It occurs mostly in the foot, calf of the leg, or in the hands. Most of the _________ affects the muscles to suddenly contract into tight, like a hard knot, which incapacitates a person to move that affected part of the body. The painful effects of ________ may also lead to other dangers such as panic and even drowning if it occurs instantly. To prevent these things to happen, a good warm-up and stretching is needed before the actual swimming. When the _______ is in the leg or foot, the swimmer should roll to a face-down position in the water, with lungs fully inflated, to extend and massage the affected muscles. When the _____ is released, the person should swim back to a safe place using alternative movement other than the affected part.

Answer 15

3. Cramps

Question 16

Occurs when there is a loss of water and fluids in the body. When there is too much loss of water from the body, the organs, cells and tissues fail to function and might lead to complications. In worst case, _______ can cause shock when not treated properly.

Answer 16

4. Dehydration

Question 17

Is simply defined as the suffocation in the water. It happens when a swimmer will have trouble in breathing after the water gets into the airways.

Answer 17

5. Drowning