S1Q1 PE Flashcards
(17 cards)
2 Types of Swimming
Recreational Swimming
Competitive Swimming
it naturally has specific rules and structured sessions.
Competitive Swimming
3 Swimming Attires
Swimsuit
Cap
Goggles
3 Types of Hazards
Physical Hazard
Microbial Hazard
Chemical Hazard
Water contamination because of chemicals also poses serious threats to participants of water- based recreations
Chemical Hazards
Untreated sewage pumped into water bodies such as seas and rivers contaminate the water, and contaminated water puts people at risk for infections that can cause diseases such as gastroenteritis and upper respiratory infection.
Microbial Hazards
gives a swimmer an advantage, especially in competitive swimming, as _________ enebales a swimmer to propel his or her body forward faster without expanding too much energy.
Kicking
It stabilizes and propels your body forward in the water
Kick
Three Types of Kicks
Flutter Kick
Frog Kick
Dolphin Kick
This is a swimming kick usually used in freestyle stroke wherein the legs are extended straight back and move up and down alternately with a slight knee bend on the upward movement
Flutter Kick
In this type of kick (usually incorporated in breast stroke), the legs are drawn up forward the body and spread outwards at the knees with the feet together and then extended or straightened out with the legs apart and then brought together again with a snap.water
Frog Kick
Usually used in the butterfly stroke, this kick involves the up and down movement of the legs and lower trunk together with the knees bent in the upswing.
Dolphin Kick
is a skill, and you can be good at it if you put forth the effort and determination to learn it. Humans naturally ________ in water, at least to some degree since the human lungs are filled with air.
Floating
Your goals are to lie back on the water while your arms and legs are spread out (for balance) and to float without movement
Back Floating with arms extended
This is an advanced floating skill wherein some of the elements used for balancing will be taken out. You are only to repeat the first few steps previously discussed. However, this time, you will be keeping your upper limbs extended while you bring your lower limbs together, thus making the shape of the letter T
Back floating in T position
As you become more comfortable positioning your body while floating, you can try a more advanced technique. From the sides of your body, bring your upper limbs up above your head, extending to the longest possible position
Back floating in straight Line