Swimming At High School Swimming

Swimming General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about the history and development of swim along with its applications. Central Idea: Swimming has a long and rich history that dates back way before our generations and is not always as beneficial as we may think. Method of Organization: Topical Introduction I. (Gain attention and interest) I remember joining the high school swim team back in my sophomore year. I remember struggling to catch…

The idea of swimming was first introduced to me when I was seven years old. During the summer you could always find me in the water; I was in there so much that my mom and dad used to call me their “little mermaid.” Hours upon hours of my life was spent inside the swimming pool in my backyard; my parents approached me one day while I was in the pool about joining a swim team at a country club that was close to our house. I was appalled at the thought of competing as a swimmer; I swam for fun, not…

Swimming backstroke the complete guide to getting your stroke perfect, along with faults their causes and how to Swimming backstroke/ introduction Swimming backstroke is the third fastest stroke competitively, originated from an old english style of swimming backstrokeand has developed over the years and has evolved into an alternating and more effective action. This action givesthe backstroke less resistance with a continuous propulsion. The speed of the backstroke is limited by the restrictiverange…

The definition of swimming can be defined as moving your body through the water. Also swimming is a sport or activity of propelling oneself through the water using the limbs. Some say humans have evolved from sea creatures, but looking at our bodies no one would never know. Humans are actually less well suited to moving through water. Also we humans don 't float too well, can 't breathe for long beneath the surface because we breathe air, and rapidly get tired as we thrash through the waves. One…

Swimming Rejuvenating, the body mind and spirit…. Fitness development The fitness development of swimming can be classified into1 group and 2 sub-sections: Performing swimming regularly can help one in building cardio which is important for both weight loss and good cardiovascular health. When the workout is increased gradually by swimming strokes in the water, the heart rate and muscle activity is improved. This increases blood flow to your muscles, which results in more nutrients being delivered…

arms and legs, and their heartrates are going at 5 beats per second. People always seem to forget that a better, easier and less vigorous way to get fit is through swimming. Swimming is moving your body through a body of water, either a pool or ocean, using your arms and legs, while running is moving quickly on land with your feet. Swimming is not a natural act but a learned talent. According to Dr. Howard Wainer, a swimmer and statistician at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, N.J., the…

Swimming Colby Homan December 22, 2015 Mr. Brinkman English 9 Did you know 65 percent of people in the United States do not know how to swim? If you think about it, swimming is a great way to keep in shape. There are very few injuries in swimming and it keeps you healthy. When you swim you are expanding your lung capacity, using most of your body, and strengthening your muscles. Swimming is the best physical activity for you and your body. I hope you learn something about…

Swimming has been an integral part of my life since I was nine years old. I have swam on four different teams and have had several different coaches. My high school swimming experience has been particularly significant to me and can be accurately described by a quote in the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. The quote, “It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone,” (Achebe) can be used to describe my high school swimming career. Freshman and Sophomore year I experienced personal…

Physics in Swimming (The science of swimming. (n.d.). Retrieved November 4, 2015.) The definition of swimming can be defined as moving your body through the water. Also swimming is a sport or activity of propelling oneself through the water using the limbs. Some say humans have evolved from sea creatures, but looking at our bodies no one would never know. Humans are actually less well suited to moving through water. Also we humans don 't float too well, can 't breathe for longer beneath the surface…

The study of physics and fluid dynamics in swimming has been a field of increasing interest for study in the past few decades among swimming coaches and enthusiasts. Despite the long history of research, the understanding of how to move the human body effectively through the water is still in its infancy. Competitive swimmers and their coaches of all levels are constantly striving for ways to improve their stroke technique and overall performance. The research and performances of today's…