TOPIC 3: DESCRIBE THE SPORT THAT YOU PLAY

• TRƯƠNG THANH HÀ

• LIÊU NGUYỄN HOÀNG OANH

SWIMMING

• The sport of swimming has been recognized since prehistoric times ; The first recording of swimming dates back to Stone Age paintings from around 10,000 years ago . References in text dating from 2000 BC. One of the earliest references to swimming include Gilgamesh , the Iliad , the Odyssey , the Bible , Beowulf , Quran along with others . In 1538 , Nikolaus Wynmann , a German professor of languages , wrote the first swimming book , The Swimmer or A Dialogue on the Art of Swimming

Swimming is an event at the Summer Olympic Games, where male and female athletes

compete in 16 of the recognized events each. Olympic events are held in a 50-meter pool,

called a long course pool.

Swim styles

• Butterfly (fly)

• Back stroke (back)

• Breast stroke (breast)

• Freestyle (free)

BREAST STROKE

BUTTERFLY

CRAWL

BACK STROKE

SWIMSUIT– The suit covers the skin for modesty. Competitive

swimwear seeks to improve upon bare human skin for a speed advantage. In 2009, FINA rules and regulations were altered and suits made with polyurethane were banned because they made athletes more buoyant. These rules also banned suits which go above the navel or below the knee for men and suits which extend past the shoulders or cover the neck for women

SWIM CAP• A swim cap keeps the swimmer's hair out of

the way to reduce drag. Caps may be made of latex, silicone, spandex or lycra.

SWIMMING GLASSES

SWIMMING FLOAT

SWIM FINS• Rubber fins are used to help kick faster, but

are illegal in a race. They also improve technique by keeping the feet in the proper position while kicking.

SNORKELA snorkel is a plastic device that helps swimmers breathe while swimming. This piece of equipment helps the swimmer practice keeping his or her head in one position.

GOOD THINGS• Preventing obesity: swimming is kind of movement from

head to toe, more natural performance best massage, can promote blood circulation of blood throughout the body systems, strengthening alternative

• Treating Arthritis: swimming is a low impact form of collective, not the weight of water to help reduce the pressure on the joints eliminates the possibility of back pain, knee and muscle groups to participate in another activity Health experts also said that swimming regularly make better trading activity, therapeutic effects in rheumatoid arthritis.

• Good for blood circulation: the water pressure in the legs and arms are also benefits to the circulatory system. The water pressure plus the pressure of the blood vessel pressing on the back helps blood flow cardiopulmonary.

• Treating insomnia or depression nerve

• Preventing and treating venous

• Reduce stress in your life

BAD THINGS• Of course, swimming is very good effect on

the body, but need to pay attention to avoid the bad habit of swimming, which is: - Swim when hungry - Swimming after eating - After strenuous exercise or caught

• Conjunctivitis

• Also keratitis, when you go swimming easier allergy eyes, dry eyes, red eyes ... Do the chemicals to clean water and disinfectant. To prevent disease, while swimming, wear eye protection, eye drops after swimming to

• External otitis

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