Swimming: History and Locomotion

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Why is swimming considered excellent for overall fitness?

It helps in improving mental health

It boosts circulation of oxygen in the body efficiently (correct)

It is only suitable for young children

It exercises fewer muscle groups compared to other sports

Which group of people can benefit from the natural buoyancy provided by swimming?

Teenagers

People with physical disabilities (correct)

Elderly individuals

Professional athletes

Where are short course pools typically found?

College campuses or higher-end swimming facilities

At specialized medical facilities

Public swimming locations or high schools (correct)

Only in competitive swimming events

What is the primary difference between short course and long course pools?

The number of lanes Signup and view all the answers

Which organization sets guidelines for pools acceptable for competition swimming?

FINA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means by which humans achieve locomotion while swimming?

Coordinated movement of the limbs and body Signup and view all the answers

Why is swimming considered an 'unnatural' activity for humans?

Humans lack the anatomical adaptations for swimming Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the history of swimming is true?

The first recorded evidence of swimming dates back to 900 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Philippine Swimming Incorporated (PSI)?

To govern and regulate swimming and aquatic sports in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes swimming?

A sport and fitness activity combined Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Why is swimming considered excellent for overall fitness?

Which group of people can benefit from the natural buoyancy provided by swimming?

Where are short course pools typically found?

What is the primary difference between short course and long course pools?

Which organization sets guidelines for pools acceptable for competition swimming?

What is the primary means by which humans achieve locomotion while swimming?

Why is swimming considered an 'unnatural' activity for humans?

Which of the following statements about the history of swimming is true?

What is the primary role of the Philippine Swimming Incorporated (PSI)?

Which of the following best describes swimming?

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