QUESTIONS

1.Steps to ensure swimming safety .

ANS: Get a sports physical before starting any new sport.
Always warm up and stretch before swimming.
Take time off from training if they feel shoulder, neck, or other pain.
They can try a different stroke or do something else out of the pool
to stay in shape. Swimmers can go back to their regular stroke after
the pain is gone.
Wear water-resistant sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater for outdoor
practices and meets.
Check that the pool is deep enough before diving.
Know the plan for emergencies.
2. Safety measure to be taken near swimming pool.
ANS: 1. Walk, don’t run. The number one pool safety rule is to
never, ever run near a swimming pool. Slipping on wet concrete is a
real concern and serious injuries can result.
2. Listen to instructions and obey pool rules. Public pools may have
different rules regarding conduct and play in the pool, including
allowed toys and attire. Always obey the pool rules.
3. No diving in the shallow end. Only dive in designated areas, and
never dive into an above-ground pool. Diving injuries can have a
lifetime of consequences.
4. No roughhousing. Drowning accidents can occur during rough
play in the pool, especially with young children. No jumping on
each other in the pool, or holding anyone underwater.
5. Don’t play around drains and covers. Even when properly
equipped, pool drains and covers can be hazardous. Never play near
drains or suctions. Entrapments occur when someone or something
becomes stuck to these drains or suctions and pose a serious
danger to young children who are too small to break away. If you
are a pool owner, inspect your drains and covers regularly to ensure
proper function.
6. Never swim alone. No one should swim alone and children
should absolutely never be left unsupervised in a pool, even if they
are proven accomplished swimmers. Drowning accidents are vastly
more likely to occur when the victim is alone or unsupervised.
7. Sun safety is part of the deal. Always wear sunscreen when
swimming outdoors and wear appropriate clothing poolside. This is
especially important for kids.
8. Use pool safety equipment properly. Pool safety equipment
should not be used as toys. Make sure all equipment is well
maintained and available for proper use whenever necessary.
9. Out of the pool and inside when storms threaten. Lightning can
strike suddenly, even in the absence of rain or with blue sky visible.
Take cover when a storm approaches and remain out of the water
until at least 30 minutes after the last lightning is sighted or thunder
heard.
10. Know how to respond in an emergency. Parents and caregivers
should know basics of CPR and first aid. Always have a phone
available. Children should be taught to notify an adult immediately
if anyone is having difficulty in the water.
3. Explain four styles of swimming
Ans: 1. Freestyle
Also known as the front crawl, this technique’s more popular name
comes from freestyle swimming competitions, in which swimmers
get to pick any type of stroke they want. Competitive swimmers
choose the fastest stroke: the front crawl. The name freestyle stuck
because of its popularity in competitions.
The technique for swimming freestyle involves maintaining a fully
horizontal, face-down position. The head remains in a neutral
position, except when the swimmer moves it to one side to take a
breath.
The arm stroke and body position work in tandem with the body as
the swimmer rolls gently from one side to the other, pulling one
arm out of the water for a full stroke. Finally, swimmers get a great
deal of power from the flutter kick, which involves a continuous up-
and-down kicking motion with pointed toes that elongate the body
in the water.
2. Backstroke
The backstroke is the only stroke not performed facing downward.
It uses many of the same principles and body positioning as the
front crawl or freestyle. The swimmer rotates their body side to
side to propel themselves forward, but on their back instead of
their front.
With the swimmer’s face looking up at the sky or ceiling, they must
maintain head and hip alignment. If their hips drop lower than their
head, the swimmer will lose proper position, speed, and efficiency.
To move through the water in this position, the swimmer pulls their
arms in an arc from their hips to their head. The arm pull is the
reverse of the freestyle, focusing on the thumb exiting the water
first and the pinky entering the water first, slicing the surface.
3. Breaststroke
The breaststroke is performed in a face-down position. The basic
principle behind swimming the breaststroke is summed up in the
mantra: pull, breathe, kick, and glide. When a swimmer first learns
this stroke, they may repeat this set of simple instructions in their
mind as they perform the steps.
Swimmers pull themselves up above the water to start the stroke
and take a breath. Then they sweep their arms out as their chest
comes to the waterline and kick their feet apart, mimicking a frog’s
kick. Lastly, they let that momentum glide them through the water
until the next pull stroke.
Kids and beginner breaststroke swimmers frequently use
kickboards and other teaching tools to fine-tune their practice.
These tools offer extra support for the pull, allowing swimmers to
focus on leg and arm movements.
4. Butterfly
Many swimmers look in awe at butterfly swimmers, wondering how
they perform the more challenging stroke with such ease and grace.
It’s a complex stroke that requires coordination, strength, and
practice.
In a face-down position, the swimmer starts with their head in a
neutral position, their arms shoulder-width apart, and their palms
facing down. The swimmer pulls both arms down, out, and over the
surface of the water simultaneously while performing a dolphin
kick with both legs together.
During the dolphin kick, the swimmer waves the legs up and down,
like a dolphin’s tail. When explaining dolphin kicks to kids, you may
also describe them as moving in tandem, like a mermaid’s tail. The
butterfly is a powerful stroke, but it is one of the more challenging
to master.
4. Explain importance of swimming
ANS: Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your
whole body against the resistance of the water.

Swimming is a good all-round activity because it:

  keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress
off your body
 builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness
 helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs
 tones muscles and builds strength
 provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your
muscles are used during swimming.
Other benefits of swimming
Swimming has many other benefits including:
1.being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise
2.alleviating stress
3.improving coordination, balance and posture
4.improving flexibility
5.providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and
conditions
6.providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day
7.being available in many places – you can swim in swimming
pools, beaches, lakes, dams and rivers. Make sure that the
environment you choose to swim in is safe.
1. 5. Name swimming suit essentials
ANS : 1. SWIMMING SUIT
2. SWIMMING GOOGLES
3. SWIMMING CAP
4. MICROFIBER TOWEL
5. PULLBUOY ( FLOTATION DEVICE)
6. KICKBOARD