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Which of the following best describes the primary benefit of swimming as a form of exercise, particularly for individuals undergoing rehabilitation?
Which of the following best describes the primary benefit of swimming as a form of exercise, particularly for individuals undergoing rehabilitation?
- It increases body density, providing more resistance and faster muscle growth.
- It eliminates the need for any joint movement, promoting complete rest.
- It allows for high-impact workouts that rapidly build bone density.
- It reduces stress on joints and bones due to the body's buoyancy in water. (correct)
What is the main purpose of resistance swimming?
What is the main purpose of resistance swimming?
- To allow swimmers to cover greater distances in open water environments.
- To increase buoyancy and reduce drag, thereby improving swimming speed.
- To decrease the intensity of workouts and prevent muscle fatigue.
- To restrict movement so coaches can analyze stroke form. (correct)
In competitive swimming, which of the following is NOT recognized as one of the four primary strokes?
In competitive swimming, which of the following is NOT recognized as one of the four primary strokes?
- Backstroke
- Dog Paddle (correct)
- Freestyle
- Butterfly
Considering the properties of water and the human body, why is swimming often recommended as a low-impact exercise?
Considering the properties of water and the human body, why is swimming often recommended as a low-impact exercise?
During stroke analysis using resistance swimming, what is the primary focus of the coach while the swimmer remains in place?
During stroke analysis using resistance swimming, what is the primary focus of the coach while the swimmer remains in place?
Which factor most significantly contributes to a swimmer's ability to float more easily?
Which factor most significantly contributes to a swimmer's ability to float more easily?
Why do swimmers with disabilities endorse swimming?
Why do swimmers with disabilities endorse swimming?
How did ancient Greeks and Romans primarily utilize swimming as referenced in the text?
How did ancient Greeks and Romans primarily utilize swimming as referenced in the text?
Around what time period did swimming originate as a leisure sport?
Around what time period did swimming originate as a leisure sport?
When was swimming included as part of the modern Olympic Games?
When was swimming included as part of the modern Olympic Games?
What was the most common swimming stroke used in competitive swimming in Europe around 1800?
What was the most common swimming stroke used in competitive swimming in Europe around 1800?
When was the front crawl introduced to the Western world, and by whom?
When was the front crawl introduced to the Western world, and by whom?
Originally, the butterfly stroke was considered a variant of which swimming style?
Originally, the butterfly stroke was considered a variant of which swimming style?
Flashcards
Swimming Popularity & Strokes
Swimming Popularity & Strokes
Swimming became a popular sport in the 19th century and includes 4 competitive strokes.
Four Competitive Strokes
Four Competitive Strokes
The four competitive swimming strokes are butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle.
Swimming as Exercise
Swimming as Exercise
Swimming provides support, reducing stress on joints and bones, which is frequently used as rehabilitation after injuries.
Resistance Swimming
Resistance Swimming
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Swimming
Swimming
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Uses of Swimming
Uses of Swimming
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Swimming for people with disabilities
Swimming for people with disabilities
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Swimming's Origins
Swimming's Origins
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Ancient Greeks and Romans
Ancient Greeks and Romans
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Competitive Swimming in Europe
Competitive Swimming in Europe
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Frederick Cavill
Frederick Cavill
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Goal of Competitive Swimming
Goal of Competitive Swimming
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Study Notes
- Swimming consists of humans or animals propelling themselves through water, typically unaided by artificial devices
- Swimming can be both a practical and enjoyable activity, with uses such as bathing, cooling, travel, fishing, escape, and sport
- Animals possessing lungs tend to float more easily than those without them
History of Swimming
- Swimming has prehistoric roots, with the earliest evidence dating back to the Stone Age
- Swimming originated in Egypt around 2500 BCE as a recreational activity
- Ancient Greeks and Romans used swimming as military training, it became a component of basic education for males, they also constructed the first swimming pools, separate from their baths
- Written references to swimming date from 2000 BC
- Competitive swimming began in Europe around 1800, primarily employing the breaststroke technique
- Swimming was included in the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896
- Frederick Cavill introduced the front crawl to the Western world in 1902
- The world swimming association, Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA), was established in 1908
- The butterfly stroke was developed in the 1930s, initially as a breaststroke variant, but was later recognized as a distinct style
Competitive Swimming
- Competitive swimming aims to achieve the fastest time over a specified distance
- The four competitive strokes are butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle (front crawl)
- Competitive swimming gained popularity in the nineteenth century and today includes 34 individual events
Recreational Swimming
- Swimming is a type of exercise
- Because the human body's density is very similar to that of water, the body is supported by the water, this reduces stress on joints and bones
- Swimming is commonly used in rehabilitation programs for individuals with impairments or injuries
Resistance swimming
- Resistance swimming involves swimming exercises
- It is useful in situations to provide training, hold the swimmer in place for stroke analysis, or permit swimming in a small area
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The earliest evidence of swimming dates back to the Stone Age. It originated in Egypt around 2500 BCE as a recreational activity. Ancient Greeks and Romans used swimming as military training. Swimming was included in the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896.
