1.1 Introduction
1.2 History
1.3 Breaststroke
1.3.1Technique
1.3.2 FINA Rules
1.3.3 Breaststroke Diagram
1.4 Backstroke
1.4.2 Technique
1.4.3 FINA Rules
1.4.4 Backstroke Diagram
1.5 Reference
1.1 Introduction
Swimming is a sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using the limbs. Swimming is also defined as to move through water by means of the limbs. It is an action moving as though gliding through water.
Swimming is a recreational activities enjoyed by all ages. Swimming is consistently ranked as one of the physical activities people are most likely to take part in. Besides that, people swim for health reason. Swimming is a cardiovascular exercise due to the long exercise time, requiring a constant oxygen supply to the muscles. Swimming is believed to reduce the harmful effects of stress and also improve posture.
Moreover, swimming is a popular that attracts participants of all ages. Competitions are organized by clubs, schools, and national associations. Short course competitions take place in a 25-metre pool, long course in a 50-metre pool.
The basic clothing and accessories for swimming are swimsuits, swim cap, goggles. Besides, swimming floats and swimming boards are used for training or exercise purposes.
1.2 History
Swimming has been recorded since prehistoric times. It is believed to occur as early as dated back to Stone Age paintings from around 7,000 years ago. Drawings from the Stone Age were found in "the cave of swimmers" near Wadi Sora (or Sura) in the southwestern part of Egypt near Libya. These pictures seem to show breaststroke or dog paddle.
Swimming has been part of Olympic Games since 1896 in Athens. In 1908, the world swimming association, Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA), was formed. FINA is the International Federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for administering international competition in aquatic sports.