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Swimming for beginners

Swimming for beginners . By: Justin Luz. Origins of swimming. Swimming dates back to the stone age. Swimming is referenced in famous books like the Odyssey and Beowulf It is a essential survival skill. It was part of the first Olympics in 1896. Fun Facts.

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Swimming for beginners

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  1. Swimming for beginners By: Justin Luz

  2. Origins of swimming • Swimming dates back to the stone age. • Swimming is referenced in famous books like the Odysseyand Beowulf • It is a essential survival skill. • It was part of the first Olympics in 1896.

  3. Fun Facts • The breaststroke is the oldest swim style. • The titanic was the first ship to have a swimming pool. • You weigh less in a swimming pool. • Swimming reduces stress. • You’ll swim faster with shorter hair. • Egyptians had symbols for swimming.

  4. Basic rules of swimming • Must have experience swimming. • Swim when there is a lifeguard on duty. • Do not swim alone • Don’t swim during thunderstorms. • Don’t dive head first. • Don’t swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drugs

  5. Before you swim • Don’t eat before you swim because you could get a muscle cramp. • Make sure you stretch before you swim. • Make sure you take a shower and use soap. • Know your surroundings and pay attention.

  6. Benefits • It’s a low impact exercise • Reduces blood pressure • Helps maintain weight • Increases muscular strength and tone • Improves flexibility • It works every muscle in the body Healthy heart

  7. Places to swim • Pool • Lakes • Rivers • Beach • Ocean

  8. Famous Swimmers • Mark Spitz • Michael Phelps • Ryan Lochte • Rebecca Soni

  9. Equipment • Swim cap • Goggles • Nose clips • Swim fins • Swimming trunks

  10. Different strokes • Doggy Paddle • Freestyle • Backstroke • Breaststroke • Butterfly • Sidestroke What you talkin bout Willis?

  11. Doggy Paddle • Easiest stroke to learn • First swim stroke taught to children • Dogs use this style when they swim. • Early man learned this style by imitating animals.

  12. Backstroke • This is also called the back crawl. • This style is swum on your back. • The only style that starts off in the water. • Swimmers can breath easily during this swim style.

  13. Freestyle • Also called the front crawl. • The fastest stoke in swimming • Used in relay races and medley races.

  14. Breastroke Just one more lap! • This is the slowest of all the swim styles. • Swimmers eyes are above the water. • Used in lifesaving situations. • Requires endurance and leg strength.

  15. Butterfly Dolphin kick Strong Shoulders • This is the hardest swimming style to learn. • A dolphin kick and very strong shoulders are required for this swim style. • Requires years of practice.

  16. Olympic swimming pool • Much bigger than a regular pool. • It has 10 lanes which are 50 meters long • It has diving blocks. • These are the pools that professionals swim in.

  17. Individual medley • The race is swum by one person. • The swimmer swims the backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and freestyle. • The swimmer swims the same distance for each swim style. • The fastest swimmers wins the race.

  18. Medley race • This is swum with a team of four. • Each person on the team swims one swim style. • Swim styles cannot be repeated. • All swimmers swim the same distance. • It’s a team event and the fastest time wins. Go Team

  19. Swim Forever • Amazing sport that is fun to do. • People of all ages can swim. • You can swim till the end of time. • Great way to keep your heart and muscles strong. • Great way to lose/ maintain weight.

  20. Final Thoughts • Make sure you wear the appropriate equipment. • Remember the rules and regulations. • Know when and where to swim. • Know the 4 swim styles. • Know the different types of races. • Have fun and enjoy!

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