Swimming Flashcards
competitive swimming began in what place
London
What year did competitive swimming begin
1837
He swam across the England Channel
Captain Matthew Webb of England
What dates did captain swim across the English Channel
August 24 and 25, 1875
What stroke did captain use when swimming across the England Channel
breaststroke
Swimming for man was included in what Olympics
First Modern Olympic Games in Athens
What year was swimming for man included in the Olympics?
1896
Who revived swimming for man
French Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Women started to compete in the Olympics in what year
1912
Where was the Olympics held when women started to compete in swimming
Stockholm
International competition in swimming is under the discretion of
Federacion Internationale Natacion Amateur
What governs swimming competitions in the Philippines
Amateur Swimming Association
What are the governing bodies for swimming in Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental Amateur Swimming Association & Negros Occidental Swimming Association
Never swim while having
any type of contagious disease
A _________ should be taken to avoid contaminating the pool
cleansing shower
______ should be worn in all pools by men and women
bathing caps
pollution of water by _______, ________, & ________ should be avoided
spitting, spouting, and blowing of nose
Taking another shower should be followed when ________
leaving the pool
Only those _______ or with _____ should be allowed the deck
barefoot or bathing sandals
_________ of all types should be excluded from the pool area
Animals
Avoid using______ or _______ when cleaning up
dirty towels or common toilet articles
Upon leaving the pool, one should ______
take a bath
use the _______ as much as possible when learning and going to swim
buddy system
do not enter the water immediately after ______
eating
do not remain in the water if too _____ or ______
tired or chilled
Never _____ into any strange body of water without _______ by a feet first entry of a surface dive.
dive, testing for depth