Swimming

Question 1

The propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions

Answer 1

Swimming

Question 2

also popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physically handicapped persons
➢ It is also taught for lifesaving purposes

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Swimming

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imperial edict made the teaching of swimming compulsory

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17th century

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swimming events were held in Japan before they were open to the western world

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19th century

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came into prominence with its inclusion in the modern Olympic Games in 1896.

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Competitive swimming

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women events were added in…

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1912

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governing body in swimming

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FINA

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FINA

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Federation Internationale De Natation

Question 9

the construction of the first swimming pool in the
country at Fort McKinley YMCA.

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1907

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marked the formal inception of the Philippines in swimming;

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1910

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When and where, the first asian games

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1951 New Delhi

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most decorated Olympian of all time

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Michael Phelps

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the father of modern breast stroke

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Teofilo Yldefonso

Question 14

Length of Olympic Size Pool

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50 m

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Width of Olympic Size Pool

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25.0 m

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depth of Olympic Size Pool

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2.0 m / 6 ft. 7 in - minimum
3.0 m / 9 ft 10 in - recommended

Question 17

number of lanes of Olympic size pool

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10

Question 18

Lane width of Olympic Size Pool

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2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)

Question 19

Is a specific type of current which occur at sea near the shore.

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Rip Current

Question 20

The best way to survive a rip current is to stay afloat and yell for help. If not, then you can swim __________ to the shore.

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parallel

Question 21

Categories of Potentially Dangerous Aquatic Animals

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Animals that puncture/ lacerate
Animals that bites
Animals that stings

Question 22

Give examples of animals that puncture/ lacerate

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Sea urchin
Cone shell
venomous fish

Question 23

Give examples of animals that bite

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Barracuda
Moray Eel
Blue-ringed octopus
Shark

Question 24

Give examples of animals that stings

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Bristle worm
Fire coral
Fire sponge
Jellyfish

Question 25

ability to hover – is an excellent defense against aquatic injuries.

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Neutral buoyancy

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A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster that it can produce heat

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Hypothermia

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Top 10 Items collected in our ocean

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Cigarette butts Plastic beverage bottles Food wrappers Plastic bottle caps Straws, Stirrers Other plastic bags Glass beverage bottles Plastic grocery bags Metal bottle caps Plastic lids

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Top 5 plastic debris contenders in our Oceans

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Plastic Food Wrapper Plastic Bottle Caps Plastic Bags Plastic Bottles Plastic Straw

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2nd most dangerous unintentional injury

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Drowning

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Types of Drowning

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Deep water black out Shallow water black out Near drowning Dry drowning Secondary drowning

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Black-out that occurs at the bottom

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deep water black out

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Black out that occurs during the ascent from a deeper dive

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Shallow water black out

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Last stage before drowning

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Near drowning

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Water never reaches the lungs but inhaling water makes your vocal cords cramps (spasm) and close up.

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Dry drowning

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Watergetsinsidethelungs - Watercanirritatethelungs and cause swelling

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Secondary drowning

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Types of water safety entries

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Wading entry Slide in entry Step off entry Stride entry/ Straddle Jump Dive entry Shallow dive entry

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moving into shallow water is the best for unknown conditions Carefully feel the way forward with your feet - Make sure to wear robust footwear in case you step onto something with sharp edges - Move forward until you are in chest deep water and begin to swim

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Wading entry

Question 38

Used when the water is murky and the depth is unknown - Can also be used into unknown water with a steep edge Slide in slowly, feel the ground with your feet - Then wade into chest deep water and begin to swim

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Slide in entry

Question 39

When entering shallow or unknown waters, and you are too high for a slide entry, use the… - Be prepared to absorb the impact when hitting the bottom of the pool/lake.

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Step off entry

Question 40

This entry keeps the head above water and allows student to maintain visibility. For deep water entry off the deck, leap off the edge into the water with your body leaning forward, head up , the legs spread in a stride position and the arms are extended out to slap the water.

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Stride entry/ Straddle jump

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Only head dive into known water, never into unknown conditions. This dive can be good for survival swimming (rescue).

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Dive entry

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used where you expect shallow water, as you just glide across the surface. However, use it wisely because sharp objects may still hit you.

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Shallow dive entry

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THERE ARE 5 BASIC SKILLS IN SWIMMING:

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Breath control Kicking Water acclimation Floating Strokes

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types of breath control

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bubbling airtight

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Steps in breath control

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Inhale through your mouth Stock the air in your chest, never in the mouth Close your mouth Hold your breath Asses breath control

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types of floating skill

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Tuck float Prone float Supine float

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Types of kicking skills

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Flutter kick Whip kick Dolphin kick

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Types of Strokes

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Alternating arm catch up Outsweep-Insweep pull Overhead arm pull