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Slide .1 Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of sport is swimming? (2)

A

Training
&,
Competitive

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2
Q

What movements are used in swimming? (3)

A

Whole body
Arm
&,
Leg movement

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3
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Swimming can be performed… (2)

A

Individual
& or,
As a team

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4
Q

Swimming is practised in… (2)

A

Swimming pools
& or,
Open water (Sea, lake, etc)

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5
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Which country has historical cave paintings documenting swimming?

A

Libya

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6
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(Rough date) When was swimming a necessity?

A

As early as, 9000 B.C.

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7
Q

History: Who were good swimmers?

A

Alexander the Great
&,
Ceaser

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8
Q

What was Plato’s quote on swimming?

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“Those who cannot swim remain weak in education”

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9
Q

According to archaeological findings, which civilisations practised swimming?

A

Ancient Egyptian
Sumerian
&,
Hittite civilisations

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10
Q

What did some scientists believe about swimming? (3)

A

Swimming began with the birth of man
Humans learned to swim to overcome lakes and rivers
As they did not build bridges

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11
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In which ancient civilisations was swimming considered an important part of basic education along with military…

A

Greek
&,
Roman civilisations

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12
Q

What did the ancient Greeks organise?

A

Swimming competitions from time to time

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13
Q

What did the ancient Romans build?

A

Swimming pools separate from baths

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14
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What did the ancient Japanese issue?

A

Imperial edict – swimming made compulsory in schools

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15
Q

In which century was swimming organised into competitions?

A

19th century

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16
Q

Where was the first outdoor swimming pool built?

A

Liverpool

17
Q

In which year was the first outdoor swimming pool built?

A

1828

18
Q

Where was the first international swimming competition organised?

A

London

19
Q

In which year was the first international swimming competition held?

A

1837

20
Q

Where was the second international swimming competition organised?

A

Australia

21
Q

In which year was the second international swimming competition held?

A

1846

22
Q

After which year did swimming federations establish in Europe?

A

After 1882

23
Q

What was the name of the 1896 swimming club made in London?

A

The London Metropolitan swimming club

24
Q

In what year was the London Metropolitan Swimming Club formed?

A

1882

25
Q

What year was swimming added to the Olympic Games?

A

1896

26
Q

In what year were women swimmers able to participate?

A

1912

27
Q

Where was the Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) founded?

A

London

28
Q

Which year was the Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) founded?

A

1909

29
Q

What was learned after WW2?

A

The importance of swimming

30
Q

Turkish youth were introduced to swimming in the…

A

In the late 1800s

31
Q

Swimming used in physical therapy is beneficial for…

A

Symmetrical
&,
Balanced development of body muscles

32
Q

When did serious developments in swimming take place?

A

In the early 1930s

33
Q

TRUE or FALSE: Turkish swimmers participated in international competitions

A

TRUE

34
Q

Name a benefit of swimming (5)

A

Increases motivation

Helps maintain body weight

Provides fitness and increases productivity

Mental, psychological and spiritual aspects – happiness and entertainment

Increases the efficiency of respiratory and circulatory systems

35
Q

Benefits of Swimming on muscles (2)

A

Works all muscle groups

Keeps muscle development in balance and equal.

36
Q

Benefits of swimming (2)

A

Develops confidence and discipline in people

Helps with regeneration (Physiotherapy), strengthening, and treatment of diseases

37
Q

Physiological benefits of swimming in children (5)

A

Endurance,
Strength,
Rhythm
Reflexes,
&,
Balance

38
Q

Physiological benefits of swimming on the Musculoskeletal system (4)

A

Stability in muscle-joint control,
Maintain and increase joint mobility,
Flexibility of muscles and joints,
&,
Increased physical tolerance and fitness endurance

FEA109 - Swimming 1.Week (1 decks)

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