Swimming Flashcards
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Archaeological and other evidence shows
swimming to have been practiced as early as ___ in Egypt and thereafter in Assyrian, Greek,
and Roman civilizations.
2500
BCE
in ____
swimming was apart of martial training and was,
with the alphabet, also part of elementary
education for males
Greece and Rome
The earliest instruction programs were in____ in the ___, both for sport and for
lifesaving. The programs were copied in the rest of
Europe.
Great Britain, 19th century
swimming has been known since prehistoric times; the earliest
records of swimming back to stone age paintings from around _____
years ago. Written references date from 2000 BC
7000
_____ needed the motivation to
appreciate swimming as a competitive sport.
This is due to the fact that their ancestors
were sea-faring people owing to the more than
7,100 islands which compose this country.
The Filipinos
Introduced
swimming as a comparative sport in the
country.
American military men
These are the ADVANTAGES of Swimming ( just click )
-Swimming is a kind of sport and effective exercise for good
health.
❖Swimming helps to reduce weight by burning calories
when you get into the water. It is good exercise to lose
weight and eliminate obesity.
❖Swimming helps to boost your mood by reducing tension.
❖Swimming helps reduces heart disease, as it is great
cardiovascular exercise.
❖Swimming is also good for strengthening muscles.
❖Disabled persons can also use swimming as part of their norml
activity while those with injuries cas use swimming as part of
therapy and rehabilitating activity.
❖Both men and women can enjoy swimming during summer to
keep body cool.
❖Swimmers or athlete often swims daily for fitness and to
remain healthy.
❖It is one of the effective exercise and great for the heart and
lungs.
❖Swimming is a fun activity, which keeps exercising your heart
-Any person of any age can swim.
❖Swimming is one of the best workout for the whole body.
❖It also helps to relax your body and mind.
❖Swimming is not only a wonderful aerobic and resistance workout or
a fabulous experience but also an activity, which
provides a lot of health benefits to human body.
its a must in the pools because it is a powerful disinfectant. Being
exposed to high amounts of ____ is not healthy as it can cause, among
other conditions, headaches, dry skin, and eye irritation
Chlorine
can help in preventing irritation of the eyes;
however, your skin, hair, and ears will still be exposed to the effects of
chlorine.
Wearing swimming goggles
inhaling ____ can cause respiratory problems, and it
increases the risks of developing asthma.
Chlorine
Another notable disadvantage of swimming is that swimmers are prone
to specific injuries. This happens due to high amount of repetitive
movements during different strokes.
Common Injuries
Most common injuries ( just click )
-Shoulder injuries, tendinitis, and shoulder impingement.
* Knee injuries.
* Neck and low back injuries.
* Biceps tendinitis
All these can be caused by a combination of different things
like:
* Lack of proper rest between swimming sessions.
* Bad stroke technique.
* Poor breathing technique.
* Poor conditioning and strength of the core and hips.
can be considered one of the less
known disadvantages of swimming in colder,
compared to warmer water, leads to higher levels
of perceived hunger.
▪ This led to the participants who swam in the
colder water to consume as much as 44% more
calories. This result was despite their caloric
expenditure being relatively the same as the
participants swimming in warmer water.
Undesired Weight Gain
in a pool can be a lot
safer, swimming in open waters (like the
oceans, lakes, or rivers) can be quite
dangerous.
The danger comes from the currents and the
lack of familiarity and experience
with how underwater currents interact with
our bodies.
Risk of Drowning
Swimming is quite an intensive exercise that requires the use of all your major
muscles. As a result, this cause you to sweat and lose fluids, just like other types of
intense exercises. However, since you are underwater, it is hard to notice and feel
that you are sweating.
Dehydration
are another common
disadvantage of swimming. A common type
of fungal infection amongst swimmers is
athlete’s foot; it is highly contagious, and it
can spread quickly.
Another concern is the possibility for a yeast
infection, especially for women, which is
caused by a combination of the swimming
water, high humidity, and the heat.
Fungal Infections
Many different bacteria and pathogens can be found in the
water. Even in the well-chlorinated pools, some bacteria can
still survive
Bacterial Infections
It usually
develops when water stays in the ear canal for a long time.
This gives bacteria a chance a chance of developing, and as a
result, infecting the skin of your ears.
Swimmer’s Ear
is a reason why people feel exhausted after swimming. A study found
that people who spend long times outdoors, exposed to the sun tend to lower their cognitive functions
temporarily.
Another theory is that swimming in cold water causes us to spend more energy to maintain proper levels
of body core temperature. Thus, making us more tired than usual.
Sun exposure
A significant disadvantage of swimming, especially in lakes, rivers, or oceans, is the
negative effect of doing it in __
Polluted Waters
in the winter, for many of us, is often
out of the question. Especially swimming in
oceans, rivers, or lakes. Swimming in cold
water can affect us in several dangerous ways. It
can potentially cause:
Hypothermia
Sudden heart attack
Loss of capacity to swim
Winter Swimming
Loss of electrolytes and
dehydration
▪ Too much swimming
▪ Lack of proper
conditioning
Cramps
Swimming in open water might be very easy to bump into different sorts of rocks and sea
creatures
* Animals that although less dangerous can harm us, too, like jelly fish, crabs, and sea
urchins
* Sharks are a well-known danger that is present in most beachgoers
* Shallow waters might be possible to hit your legs or hands on sharp rocks or step on
seashells. (although it might not lead to a severe injury, this can cause some bruises and
wounds)
Bumping into Foreign Objects
Water Safety Tips ( Just Click )
- Walk, don’t run
- Listen to instructions and obey pool rules
- No diving in the shallow end
- No roughhousing
- Dont play around and drains and covers
- Never swim alone
- Sun safety is part of the deal
- Use pool safety equipment properly
- Out of pool and inside when storms threaten
- now how to respond in an emergency
