Name: Ellah Mariz T.

Mapa
Date: October 10, 2022
Section and Schedule: BSN2-A/ Saturday 9:00-11:00 am
Address: Purok Unity, Madang Hillside II-b, Barangay Central, Mati City, Davao
Oriental
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Ancient Origins in Swimming and Pool Hygiene Safety
To begin our journey through the history of swimming pools, it has been hypothesized
that swimming began as a structured activity as early as 2500 BC in Ancient Egypt. From
there, it quickly spread. The "Great Bath," which was constructed in the third millennium BC
at Mohenjo-Dara in present-day Pakistan, is most likely the first man-made swimming pool.
The pool itself is 12 x 7 meters in size, has a 2.4-meter depth, is lined with bricks, and was
sealed with tar-based sealant. Although the pool was the first to be constructed, many
academics concur that it was never used for recreation but rather for religious or ceremonial
purposes.
GREECE – 800 BC
The development of pool usage was greatly influenced by the Ancient Greeks. The
Greek Empire experienced a significant uptick in its economy and general standard of living
between the years 800 and 600 BC, which prompted the start of pool construction. Although
this started to change, these pools were originally intended for bathing and hygienic purposes.
The Greeks started constructing outdoor recreation facilities called "Palaestras,"
which included a swimming pool and an open court. This made it possible for a welcoming
setting to socialize or exercise. As a result, pools could be used for recreational purposes. The
Romans, however, were responsible for the significant development of recreational use.
ROME – 100 BC
Later, the open design of the public swimming pools that the Greeks adored would be
greatly enhanced by the Romans.
The Romans built luxurious bathhouses with exotic designs, covered in marble, and
embellished with elaborate statues and murals using hot springs. Wealthy Romans would
commission architecturally built swimming pools that would serve as the center of
celebrations and even orgiastic behavior. These lavish swimming pools distinguished
between bathing pools and swimming pools to appeal to Rome's ultra-elite.
The first water circulation systems were incorporated into bathing pools, which had a
network of aqueducts connecting them to a natural source that provided a regular supply of
fresh water. The heated pool, which was constructed by Gaius Maecenas, a Gaius Octavius
advisor, and heated by a manual furnace system, was, however, the most fascinating
advancement made by the ancient Romans.
GREAT BRITAIN – 19TH CENTURY
Great Britain contributed to the design of the new swimming pool with a number of
advancements in water management and treatment. This is when public swimming pools
started to becoming considerably cleaner and more hygienic.
In the same period, the National Swimming Association of England promoted the
culture of competitive swimming, which had a significant impact on the development of a
number of indoor swimming pools throughout England. The Amateur Swimming Association
was established in reaction to the rising popularity of competitive swimming; this group
paved the path for swimming to be recognized as a sport. The association's influence was so
great that swimming was eventually added to the Olympic Games for the first time in 1896.
Swimming competitions were among the original events at the Olympics, and the
pools gained even more popularity after the contemporary Olympic games. Construction of
swimming pools increased in tandem with rising general levels of prosperity. Many affluent
socialites would commission the construction of swimming pools for the benefit of their
friends and families.
SWIMMING POOLS AS WE KNOW THEM TODAY

In the 1900s, swimming for recreation became very popular. And as time went on,
several advancements were made, including material advancements like vinyl and fiberglass
and the addition of pool accessories like heaters and pumps. However, it wasn't until the 20th
century that swimming pools truly cemented their presence in many backyards.

NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS

In order to provide bathing facilities that are pure and clean and mimic natural bodies
of water without the use of chemicals, natural swimming pools are described as pools that use
naturally occurring biological water filtration and treatment processes. Gottfried Kern is
credited with starting the "trend" for new natural swimming pools in 1954 in Austria. He
separated swimming areas from a "regeneration zone," where plants and animals may coexist
peacefully while also having access to free-standing water.

In the 1980s, the first natural swimming pools debuted in Austria and Germany. Since
then, the number has rapidly increased, and there are already more than 20,000 public and
private natural pools throughout Europe, although obstacles in the way of the transition from
private to public natural pools were legal and technical.
NATURAL SWIMMING POOL TIMELINE

 In 1991, Biotop's first open-air natural swimming pool debuted in Klosterneuburg,

Austria.
 The first natural swimming pool opened in the UK in 2001 at a private property
owned by Michael Littlewood in Gloucestershire.
 In 2011, Clear Water Revival built the first indoor natural swimming pool in history.
 At King's Cross in London, the first public natural swimming pool in the UK opened
its doors in 2015.
 Over 4,500 natural swimming pools have now been built since the first one was
constructed.
Name: Ellah Mariz T. Mapa Date: 10/23/2022

Section and Schedule: BSN2-A/ Saturday 9:00-11:00 am

Address: Purok Unity, Madang Hillside II-b, Barangay Central, Mati City, Davao
Oriental

Quick Inquires!

1. Would you like to live in the ancient and swim? Why?

No, I don’t like to live in the ancient and swim. Because I prefer swimming in
today’s time.
2. Aside from the things you will bring to the pool, what other things you will
consider to bring for your safety? And why?
Since not all swimming pools provide free lifesaving equipment, I will think
about bringing a life jacket or lifebuoy for my own safety. I would bring these items
just in case.
3. If you are a Moslem student or conservative Christian, how would you make
yourself safe in the pool in terms of swim wear?
As a conservative Christian, I would keep myself safe in the pool by wearing a
rash guard with long sleeves and a long bottom to keep myself from displaying too
much skin.
4. If you are in the ancient times, where would you want to swim– Greece, Britain,
Kebir Desert or Babylonia? Why?
If I could travel back in time, I would like to swim in Greece. Swimming, aside
from being natural in ancient Greece, could be employed in their skirmishes and
battles with other people.