PE Flashcards

1
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-french author
-wrote a book ( The Art of Swimming in 1696), highlighted an early version of the breastroke

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Melchisedech Thevenot

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-wrote a book in German
-English translated(Small Study Book of the Art of Swimming for Self-Study), became a standard teaching device

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GutsMuths(1798)

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3
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-signs of swimming as a competitive sport, shown in England.

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Early 1800’s

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4
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-opened as the first public swimming pool in 1828

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St.George Baths

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5
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  • hold consistent swimming competitions around London.
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National Swimming Society

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6
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-International swimming competition was held
- two Native Americans entered as participants, named; Flying Gull

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1844

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7
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-defeated the British competitor
-he used a Front Crawl Stroke, faster than British traditional breastroke

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Flying Gull

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8
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-first person to succesfully swim the English Channel betw. France and England
- He used breastroke
- he completed almost 22 miles in less than 22 hours.

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Captain Matthew Webb

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9
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-Germany, France, and Hungary founded national swimming federations
-Scotland, held its first women’s swimming competition in 1892.

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Late 1800’s

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10
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held its first women’s swimming competition in 1892.

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Scotland

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11
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founded national swimming federations

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Germany, France, and Hungary

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12
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-made women’s swimming a legitimate sport

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Nancy Edberg

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13
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signs of swimming as a competitive sport, shown in

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England

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14
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  • first Olympic swimming competition was held in Athens
  • 4 swimming events took place; 100m, 500m, 1200m freestyle, 100m for sailors
  • Hungarian, took the first gold medal
  • Austrian, won the next.
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1896

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15
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Olympic sized swimming pool
Dimensions

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50 meters or 164 feet in LENGTH
25 meters or 82 feet in WIDTH
2 meters of 6 ft in DEPTH

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16
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LENGTH size in pool

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50 meters or 164 feet

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17
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WIDTH size in pool

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25 meters or 82 feet

18
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DEPTH size in pool

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2 meters of 6 ft

19
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FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

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SWIMSUIT- fabric designed
GOGGLES- protect eyes from chlorine
BATHING CAPS- keep hair dry, protect hair from chlorine

20
Q

FLOATATION DEVICES and other equipment

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KICKBOARDS
PULL BUOYS
FINS
HAND PADDLES
GLOVES
WATER DUMBBELLS
NOODLE
AQUA JOGGER
ATER TREADMIL

21
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made of latex or silicone, neoprene(keeps u warm)lycra as well.

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BATHING CAPS

22
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made of foam
purpose; to hold on and stay afloat while legs do all the work
-coordinating your kicking, gives u arm rest

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23
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made of foam
purpose; to hold on and stay afloat while legs do all the work
-coordinating your kicking, gives u arm rest

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KICKBOARDS

24
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  • like kickboards, placed betw. legs to keep the legs afloat w/out kicking
    -excellent training devices for building upper body strength, endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness
    -help you work on your form
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PULL BUOYS

25
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  • add propulsion to your kicks
    -great training for your legs, help u swim faster
    -long fins for beginners, to build up leg strength and ankle flexibility
    -should fit snugly
    -wear socks with your fins, feels comfy
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FINS

26
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  • attach to your hands
  • add propulsion to your arm stroke
  • make a water workout difficult
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HAND PADDLES

27
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-like hand paddles
-add resistance for your arms
-smaller than paddles
-resistance is lighter

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GLOVES

28
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-made of foam
-add resistance like paddles or gloves
-make you stronger if use consistently

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WATER DUMBBELLS

29
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  • flexible
  • tube shaped floatation
  • wrap under your arms/ around waist, to keep buoyant
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NOODLE

30
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-wear like a belt
-permits u to keep on moving without fatigue
-allows u to participate in water aerobic classses

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AQUA JOGGER

31
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used for rehabilitation
very expensive

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WATER TREADMIL

32
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WATER TREADMIL
2 types;

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-device(can install ur pool w/ a propeller to createa current of water)
-treadmill(designed for use in water)

33
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excellent way to exercise for any age and ability.

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SWIMMING

34
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Reason/list that u get motivated to swim

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*Builds cardiorespiratory fitness
*Builds muscle mass
*Low impact
*Can be continued for a lifetime
*An alternative when injured
*It’s a break from the summer heat
*It’s a family affair
*Burns calories

35
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STRETCHES to help u warm up b4 SWIMMING
(SHOULDERS)

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  1. forward shoulder rotation with one arm only
  2. backward shoulder rotation with one arm only
  3. forward rotation using both arms
  4. backward rotation using both arms
36
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STRETCHES to help u warm up b4 SWIMMING
(ARMS)

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  1. lateral arm raises
  2. alternating arm raises moving on arm forwards and one arm backwards
  3. lateral arm raises finishing with the movement with straight arms
37
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STRETCHES to help u warm up b4 SWIMMING
(REST OF THE BODY)

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  1. lean forwards with your chest, legs apart, slightly bent and straighten your legs, bring together
  2. straight leg hamstring stetch with one leg resting on box
  3. as above, foot flexed.
  4. roll your back forwards, then unroll again
  5. stand legs apart, bend upper body sideways
  6. twist upper body
38
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Values of Swimming

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Physiological Values
Recreational Values
Social Values
Safety Values
Special Values
Competitive Values

39
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Roles and Safety protocol in swimming

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  1. Learn to swim well from a competent instructor
  2. Never swim alone, regardless of your skill or experience
  3. Do not over estimate your ability
  4. Never depend on air filled floatation devices
  5. Avoid strenous swimming after eating
  6. Observe regulations involving limitations in swimming areas
  7. Always look before we jump or dive into a pool
  8. Only one diver on the board at one time
  9. No running on the pool deck
  10. Shower before entering the pool
  11. Never attempt a swimming rescue when you are not
    You sent
    qualified to do so, and if you are a qualified lifeguard
  12. Learn the basics of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
40
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IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED DO NOT SWIM OUT TO GIVE ASSISTANCE, LEARN AND PRACTICE THIS LIST INSTEAD;

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a. Reach
b. Throw
c. Row
d. Go

41
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DURING AN ACCIDENT
When an accident occurs, keep the following in mind;

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  1. Briefly assess the situation
  2. Send someone for help
  3. Administer CPR if the victim has no pulse and you are a certified
  4. Administer mouth to mouth resuscitation if the person has stopped breathing
  5. Treat for shock, keep the victim warm
42
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BEGINNER TECHNIQUES for non swimmer

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-Entering the water
-Relaxing in the water(may 6 na steps to, read sa module)
-Submerging(may 8, read)
-Swimming under water(4 procedure)