Slide .1 Flashcards
What kind of sport is swimming? (2)
Training
&,
Competitive
What movements are used in swimming? (3)
Whole body
Arm
&,
Leg movement
Swimming can be performed… (2)
Individual
& or,
As a team
Swimming is practised in… (2)
Swimming pools
& or,
Open water (Sea, lake, etc)
Which country has historical cave paintings documenting swimming?
Libya
(Rough date) When was swimming a necessity?
As early as, 9000 B.C.
History: Who were good swimmers?
Alexander the Great
&,
Ceaser
What was Plato’s quote on swimming?
“Those who cannot swim remain weak in education”
According to archaeological findings, which civilisations practised swimming?
Ancient Egyptian
Sumerian
&,
Hittite civilisations
What did some scientists believe about swimming? (3)
Swimming began with the birth of man
Humans learned to swim to overcome lakes and rivers
As they did not build bridges
In which ancient civilisations was swimming considered an important part of basic education along with military…
Greek
&,
Roman civilisations
What did the ancient Greeks organise?
Swimming competitions from time to time
What did the ancient Romans build?
Swimming pools separate from baths
What did the ancient Japanese issue?
Imperial edict – swimming made compulsory in schools
In which century was swimming organised into competitions?
19th century
Where was the first outdoor swimming pool built?
Liverpool
In which year was the first outdoor swimming pool built?
1828
Where was the first international swimming competition organised?
London
In which year was the first international swimming competition held?
1837
Where was the second international swimming competition organised?
Australia
In which year was the second international swimming competition held?
1846
After which year did swimming federations establish in Europe?
After 1882
What was the name of the 1896 swimming club made in London?
The London Metropolitan swimming club
In what year was the London Metropolitan Swimming Club formed?
1882
