PEPEPEPE Flashcards
provides environments that are beneficial to you. An array of recreational activities can be done in rivers, beaches, swimming pools, and the like
water/aqua/aquatics
the sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using the limbs
swimming
the sport or pastime of riding a wave toward the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard
surfing
rowing or sailing in boats as a sport or form of recreation
boating
the activity of being moved quickly in a raft (small boat filled with air) along rivers where the current is very strong
white water rafting
the activity of catching fish, either for food or as a sport
fishing
the activity of traversing the rivers usually using a raft made of bamboo to carry people and goods on extended journeys.
bamboo rafting
benefits of swimming
- maintains our heart rate and removes stress from our body
- exercises our lungs
- increases muscle strength and immunity
- tones all parts of our body
- helps burn calories to reduce weight
first swimming organization
national swimming society in london (1837)
origin of the amateur swimming association
from the Metropolitan Swimming Clubs Association in 1869
the year when amateur clubs in the US began meetings
1870
the year and location where the first modern olympic games were held
Athens, Greece (1896)
organized to administer amateur swimming competition
Federal Internationalede Natation Amateur (1908)
the year the first women swimming events that was included
1912
values and rules of swimming
- self-preservation
- physical fitness
- social values
- recreational activity
- sports activity
purpose of swimming
- survival
- search for food
- safety in foreign environment
- improve health
- participation other aquatic activities
- fun and fellowship
A rope extended
at pool length that
separates swimmers from the other lane
lane rope
A firm platform that is
used by the swimmer
during the start of the
competition
starting platform
Flagged ropes suspended
across the pool 5m away
from both ends of the pool.
backstroke turn indicators
A rope suspended across
the pool, 15m away from
both ends of the pool
false start rope
A dark contrasting color
placed on the floor of the
pool in the center of the
lane
lane markers
Device used in practicing
leg actions
floats and kickboards
A floating device used in
practicing arm actions
pull buoy
Protection of the eyes from
pool chemicals and will
help enhance swimmers’
vision under water
goggles
Minimizes water resistance
created by hair of the
head
head caps
Clips that prevent the
water from getting inside
your nose
nose clips
Prevents water in going
into your ears
ear clogs
Used especially by beginning swimmers.
Facing downward
Legs are extended backward
Arms are stretched forward
prone float
Horizontal position in the water.
Facing upward
Floating on back,
like in backstroke
supine float
To float with the hips and knees flexed and with the hands holding the shins;
head down in the water and the rounded back bobbing above the surface
turtle/tuck float
Also known as front crawl
Fastest and most efficient of the competitive swimming strokes.
Often the preferred stroke of experienced swimmers
freestyle (front crawl)
The only one of the styles which is swum on the back.
The easiest stroke and the safest stroke for energy conservation
back stroke
Allows you to keep your head above the water and to see where you are going
breaststroke
The second fastest competitive stroke
Both arms are moving symmetrically, accompanied by the dolphin kick
butterfly
Pertaining to water or to activities performed in water
aquatics
The upward force of water on a submerged object
buoyancy
The point at which the hand starts to exert pressure on the water
catch
An undulating motion of the legs used in butterfly when both legs kick together
dolphin kick
The point where a part of your body first breaks the surface of the water
entry
To be suspended in water
float
Both legs moving up and down alternately
flutter kick
A period in which the body is moving in an extended position as a result of prior propulsion through the water. The body is floating and gliding through the water as a result of the last kick or pull of the arms
glide
The edge of the pool at water level
gutter
A race within the event. When there are more competitors than lanes in the pool, the swimmers are divided into groups or heats
heat
To propel the body through the water with the legs. Types of kicks are Dolphin, flutter, scissors, and whip
kick
A swimming position where the swimmer lies on his or her front
prone
Movement through the water as a result of leg or arm action
propulsion
An action of the arms imparting force on the water toward the body to propel a person through the water
pull
Usually an air tank strapped to the back and connected to the mouth by a flexible tube and mouthpiece
scuba (self contained underwater breathing apparatus)
An action of the arm or legs that propels a person through the water by
imparting force on the water away from the body
push
Part of a stroke in which the arms or legs have thrust the body through the
water and are now returning to the position for another thrust
recovery phase
A complete cycle of the arms and legs in a coordinated manner to propel a person through the water
stroke
A swimming position where the swimmer lies on his or her back
supine
A racing turn used when swimming breast stroke and butterfly
touch turn
A racing turn used in front crawl
tumble turn
