ARTISTIC SWIMMING GROUP PRESENTATION.pptx

ARTISTIC SWIMMING Rebecca Tonia Abena OUTLINE • Introduction to Artistic Swimming • History • Basic Rules and Techniques • Synchronized Team Performances • Training and Conditioning • Costumes and Music • Competitions and Events • Live Demonstration: What is it? • It is a sport where swimmers pe...

ARTISTIC SWIMMING Rebecca Tonia Abena OUTLINE • Introduction to Artistic Swimming • History • Basic Rules and Techniques • Synchronized Team Performances • Training and Conditioning • Costumes and Music • Competitions and Events • Live Demonstration: What is it? • It is a sport where swimmers perform a synchronized choreographed routine accompanied by music. • It is an artistic and athletic sport that women often participate in groups of four to 10. • Requires strength, flexibility, endurance, and artistic expression HISTORY: Early Beginnings • Artistic swimming traces its origins back to the early 20th century. • In the early 1900s, water ballets and performance swimming gained popularity in both Europe and North America. • The first recorded synchronized swimming competition took place in 1891 in Berlin, Germany, but it wasn't until the 20th century that the sport began to take a more organized form. History: Beginnings • In the 1920s-1940s, it gained popularity in North America, with the first major US competition held in 1934, primarily as entertainment. • In the 1950s-1960s, synchronized swimming gained international recognition, and it debuted at the 1968 Olympics. • It became an official Olympic sport in 1984, and the team event was added in 1996. • In 2017, the sport was renamed artistic swimming to emphasize its creative aspects. • Athletes continue to innovate, performing intricate routines with lifts, spins, and acrobatics. Rules • There are several rules: • They must not touch the bottom of the pool. • They must not wear jewelry, goggles, or any other accessories. • They must manage their time well and finish their routines within the specified duration. • They must execute the required element for technical routines or the difficulty levels for free. Basic Elements and Techniques • Sculling: A foundational skill in artistic swimming that involves creating lift and propulsion in the water. • Figures: specific, precise patterns or shapes that swimmers create in the water. • Lift throws: Lifts and throws involve one or more swimmers lifting or propelling another swimmer out of the water to perform above-water elements. • Synchronization: performing movements in perfect harmony with their teammates. • Propulsion techniques • Underwater propulsion • Scissor kick • Dolphin Kick Synchronized Team Performances: • Synchronization is a fundamental and crucial aspect of artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming. It plays a pivotal role in the sport for several reasons: • Visual Aesthetics:Synchronization enhances the visual appeal of artistic swimming routines. When swimmers move in perfect harmony, it creates a mesmerizing in the water. • Illusion of Unity:The primary goal in artistic swimming is to make a group of swimmers appear as one cohesive entity. • Expressive Storytelling: Artistic swimming often incorporates storytelling and emotional expression into routines. Synchronization enables swimmers to collectively convey emotions, themes, and narratives effectively. Training and Conditioning • Artistic swimmers undergo rigorous training and conditioning to develop the strength, flexibility, and endurance required for their demanding routines. It a combination of pool-based training, dry-land exercises, and mental preparation • Endurance Swimming: Artistic swimmers perform long-duration swims to build cardiovascular endurance. • Figures Practice: Artistic swimmers continuously practice specific figures and elements to improve their technical skill and precision. • Core Strength: A strong core is essential for maintaining stability, posture, and control in the water. Costumes and Music • Artistic swimming is not only a physically demanding sport but also a creative and artistic endeavor. Here's a closer look at these creative elements: • Costume Design: • Elegant Aesthetics: Artistic swimming costumes are designed to be both functional and visually appealing. • Color Palette: The choice of colors in the costumes can complement the theme of the routine or convey specific emotion • Theme and Emotion: Music is a critical element in artistic swimming routines. Swimmers carefully select music that aligns with the theme or emotion they wish to convey. • Rhythm and Tempo: Swimmers must synchronize their movements with the rhythm and tempo of the chosen music. Competitions and Events • Artistic swimming features a range of prestigious competitions and events, with the Olympic Games and World Championships being two of the most prominent. Here's an overview of these major artistic swimming competitions and a few others: Olympic Games: Artistic swimming has been a part of the Olympic program since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. World Aquatics Championships: The FINA World Aquatics Championships is one of the most significant events for aquatic sports, including artistic swimming. Live Demonstration • (15) ROC's Amazing Performance in Artistic Swimming a t Tokyo 2020!🥇 - YouTube