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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many hours per week of swimming are recommended to decrease the risk of chronic illnesses?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many hours per week of swimming are recommended to decrease the risk of chronic illnesses?
- 2.5 hours (correct)
- 2 hours
- 1 hour
- 3 hours
Maintaining a streamlined body position in the water increases drag and makes swimming less efficient.
Maintaining a streamlined body position in the water increases drag and makes swimming less efficient.
False (B)
Which swimming stroke is generally considered the fastest?
Which swimming stroke is generally considered the fastest?
freestyle
In the breaststroke, the legs perform a _______ kick, where the legs are drawn up together and then kicked out and around.
In the breaststroke, the legs perform a _______ kick, where the legs are drawn up together and then kicked out and around.
Match the swimming strokes with their corresponding leg movements:
Match the swimming strokes with their corresponding leg movements:
Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of swimming?
Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of swimming?
Breathing in the backstroke requires the swimmer to turn their head to the side to inhale.
Breathing in the backstroke requires the swimmer to turn their head to the side to inhale.
What is the name of the leg movement used in the butterfly stroke?
What is the name of the leg movement used in the butterfly stroke?
The phase of the arm stroke where the forearm and palm are aligned vertically and facing backward, with the elbow high, is known as the _______.
The phase of the arm stroke where the forearm and palm are aligned vertically and facing backward, with the elbow high, is known as the _______.
Match each swimming stroke with its body position:
Match each swimming stroke with its body position:
Why is mastering the ability to float considered a basic skill in swimming?
Why is mastering the ability to float considered a basic skill in swimming?
The 'down sweep' in arm movements is a propulsive phase where the swimmer exerts maximum force to move through the water.
The 'down sweep' in arm movements is a propulsive phase where the swimmer exerts maximum force to move through the water.
What is the purpose of maintaining a high elbow position during the 'catch' phase of an arm stroke?
What is the purpose of maintaining a high elbow position during the 'catch' phase of an arm stroke?
During the _______, the body rolls onto its side to allow the hand to move towards the hip.
During the _______, the body rolls onto its side to allow the hand to move towards the hip.
Match each arm movement description to its phase:
Match each arm movement description to its phase:
In which swimming stroke do both arms move together in a circular motion, pulling outwards and then sweeping together in a 'heart' or 'snow angel' shape?
In which swimming stroke do both arms move together in a circular motion, pulling outwards and then sweeping together in a 'heart' or 'snow angel' shape?
In freestyle, the leg movement is described as a 'frog kick'.
In freestyle, the leg movement is described as a 'frog kick'.
Which phase of the arm stroke involves the arm leaving the water near the hip, with the elbow leading?
Which phase of the arm stroke involves the arm leaving the water near the hip, with the elbow leading?
The arm stroke phase that immediately follows the release is called the _______.
The arm stroke phase that immediately follows the release is called the _______.
Match each stroke with its breathing pattern:
Match each stroke with its breathing pattern:
Flashcards
Breathing Control (Swimming)
Breathing Control (Swimming)
Coordinating breathing with strokes to ensure timely breaths without disrupting swimming rhythm.
Floating (Swimming)
Floating (Swimming)
The ability to stay afloat on your back or stomach to conserve energy and build confidence in the water.
Kicking (Swimming)
Kicking (Swimming)
Using flutter or frog kicks to propel yourself efficiently through the water.
Arm Strokes (Swimming)
Arm Strokes (Swimming)
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Body Position and Balance (Swimming)
Body Position and Balance (Swimming)
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Freestyle (Front Crawl)
Freestyle (Front Crawl)
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Backstroke
Backstroke
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Breaststroke
Breaststroke
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Butterfly
Butterfly
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Down Sweep (Swimming)
Down Sweep (Swimming)
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Catch (Swimming)
Catch (Swimming)
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Insweep (Swimming)
Insweep (Swimming)
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Upsweep (Swimming)
Upsweep (Swimming)
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Release (Swimming)
Release (Swimming)
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Recovery (Swimming)
Recovery (Swimming)
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Entry and Extension (Swimming)
Entry and Extension (Swimming)
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Synchronization of Arms (Swimming)
Synchronization of Arms (Swimming)
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Study Notes
- Swimming is a beneficial activity for fitness, mood enhancement, anxiety reduction, and calorie burning.
- It is also advantageous for individuals with arthritis and pain conditions.
- 2.5 hours per week of swimming can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Five Basic Swimming Skills:
- Breathing Control: Involves coordinating breathing with strokes.
- Floating: Staying buoyant on back or stomach to conserve energy.
- Kicking: Using flutter or frog kicks for propulsion.
- Arm Strokes: Employing techniques like front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.
- Body Position and Balance: Maintaining alignment to reduce drag.
Freestyle (Front Crawl):
- Position: Face downward, horizontal body.
- Arm Movement: Alternating strokes, one arm pulls underwater while the other recovers above water.
- Leg Movement: Flutter kick with straight but relaxed legs.
- Breathing: Head turns to the side during arm recovery.
- Speed: The fastest stroke.
Backstroke:
- Position: On the back.
- Arm Movement: Alternating circular strokes with palms facing outward.
- Leg Movement: Flutter kick.
- Breathing: Natural and continuous.
- Speed: Second fastest, but more challenging.
Breaststroke:
- Position: Face-down (prone).
- Arm Movement: Simultaneous circular motion, pulling outwards and sweeping in a "heart" shape.
- Leg Movement: Frog kick.
- Breathing: Freely during arm pull when head is above water.
- Speed: Slower compared to freestyle and backstroke.
Butterfly:
- Position: Prone.
- Arm Movement: Simultaneous circular motion.
- Leg Movement: Dolphin kick.
- Breathing: Lift head during arm recovery.
- Speed: Difficult, but one of the fastest when well-executed.
Arm Movement Details:
- Starting position: Arm extended forward underwater at the end of the previous arm recovery.
- Down sweep: Forearm moves down, elbow high, preparing for the next phase.
- Catch in the high elbow position: Forearm and palm in line, vertical, and facing backward.
- Insweep: The arm pulls as a unit, moving backward and inward, hand sweeps from outside the shoulder to below the belly.
- Upsweep: The hand pushes against the water, moving from below the belly toward the hip.
- Release: Arm leaves the water at the hip, elbow leading.
- Recovery: Arm swings forward, forearm relaxed.
- Entry and extension forward: Hand re-enters water, arm extends forward, head and body return to neutral.
- Synchronization of arms: One arm pulls backward as the other recovers and enters the water.
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