3. • The sport of swimming has
been recognized since
prehistoric times ; The first
recording of swimming dates
back to Stone Age paintings
from around 10,000 years
ago . References in text
dating from 2000 BC. One of
the earliest references to
swimming include Gilgamesh
, the Iliad , the Odyssey , the
Bible , Beowulf , Quran along
with others . In 1538 ,
NikolausWynmann , a
German professor of
languages , wrote the first
swimming book , The
Swimmer or A Dialogue on
the Art of Swimming
4. Swimming is an event at the Summer Olympic
Games, where male and female athletes
compete in 16 of the recognized events each.
Olympic events are held in a 50-meter pool,
called a long course pool.
5. Swim styles
• Butterfly (fly)
• Back stroke (back)
• Breast stroke (breast)
• Freestyle (free)
10. SWIMSUIT
– The suit covers the skin for modesty. Competitive
swimwear seeks to improve upon bare human skin
for a speed advantage. In 2009, FINA rules and
regulations were altered and suits made with
polyurethane were banned because they made
athletes more buoyant. These rules also banned
suits which go above the navel or below the knee
for men and suits which extend past the shoulders
or cover the neck for women
11.
12. SWIM CAP
• A swim cap keeps the swimmer's hair out of
the way to reduce drag. Caps may be made of
latex, silicone, spandex or lycra.
15. SWIM FINS
• Rubber fins are used to help kick faster, but
are illegal in a race. They also improve
technique by keeping the feet in the proper
position while kicking.
16. SNORKEL
A snorkel is a plastic device that helps swimmers
breathe while swimming. This piece of
equipment helps the swimmer practice keeping
his or her head in one position.
17.
18. GOOD THINGS
• Preventing obesity: swimming is kind of movement from
head to toe, more natural performance best massage, can
promote blood circulation of blood throughout the body
systems, strengthening alternative
• Treating Arthritis: swimming is a low impact form of
collective, not the weight of water to help reduce the
pressure on the joints eliminates the possibility of back
pain, knee and muscle groups to participate in another
activity Health experts also said that swimming regularly
make better trading activity, therapeutic effects in
rheumatoid arthritis.
19. • Good for blood circulation: the water
pressure in the legs and arms are also
benefits to the circulatory system. The
water pressure plus the pressure of the
blood vessel pressing on the back helps
blood flow cardiopulmonary.
• Treating insomnia or depression nerve
• Preventing and treating venous
• Reduce stress in your life
20.
21. BAD THINGS
• Of course, swimming is very good effect on
the body, but need to pay attention to avoid
the bad habit of swimming, which is: - Swim
when hungry - Swimming after eating - After
strenuous exercise or caught
22. • Conjunctivitis
• Also keratitis, when you go swimming easier
allergy eyes, dry eyes, red eyes ... Do the
chemicals to clean water and disinfectant. To
prevent disease, while swimming, wear eye
protection, eye drops after swimming to
• External otitis
