Aquatic Recreational Activities

Leisure is time spent for activities not related to work. It is your free time, that period
when you do not nave to perform obligations such as household chores, school work, or
office tasks. Hence, time spent for life maintenance activities such as sleeping and eating
are not considered leisure.

Leisure is an essential part of human life. It is, in fact, a human right. The importance of
leisure is even recognized by the United Nations through Article 24 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including
reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay." This right for
leisure is the reason why working hours in offices, factories, and other work places have
limits to give workers time for themselves. The same is true in school administrators
design schedules bearing in mind that the students, too, need leisure and rest from
school work.

While leisure is, indeed, an essential part of life, it is still important to ask: "What
activities do people usually spend their leisure time'

There are a variety of ways to spend one’s leisure time you can read books, surf the
Internet, play your favorite video games, and go to malls, among others. You can also
spend time with your family or friends. One excellent means or spending leisure time is
through recreation, an activity that usually requires physical engagement done for
enjoyment and fun. Recreational activities usually refresh one’s mind and spirit.
Examples of recreational activities are gaming, traveling, singing, and creating arts and
crafts. Even sports can be considered leisure if these are done not for competition but
for fun.

According to Amy Hurd and Denise Anderson, authors of The Park and Recreation
Professional Handbook (2011), recreation also needs to have social value. Thus, they
define recreation as an activity that people engage in during their free time, that people
enjoy, and that people recognize as having socially redeeming values" The two authors
also note that " while recreation activities can take many forms, they must contribute to
society in a way that society deems acceptable In other words, one can choose to
engage in recreational activities that contribute to society in a positive way. Doing so
allows one to use his or her free time not only for physical fitness but also to satisfy
social needs.

In the first half of this book, you learned the importance of physical fitness to one's
health and well-being. You then performed various dances which are also forms of
recreation as long as they are done to enjoy and not as mandated activities to boost
your physical and mental health. From this point forward, you will learn other ways to
use your leisure time to promote physical fitness. As already mentioned, you will explore
in this unit various water activities.

Aquatic Recreational Activities

As the country is surrounded by and filled with various bodies of water, Filipinos have a
variety of water forms where they can engage in water-based recreational activities. The
Philippines's over 7 100 islands boast of beaches, lakes, rivers, and other natural water
forms, not to mention hundreds of swimming pools that have become quite accessible
in many cities and provinces. Considering this abundance of natural and man-made
bodies of water, it is not surprising that many Filipinos choose to engage in water-based
recreational activities.

Swimming

Swimming is propelling the body in the water through the combined movements of
legs and arms while floating. Recreational swimming is probably the most common
water-based recreational activity as it requires minimal use of equipment. What you
need is a swimming venue, your body, some swimming gear, and your swimming skills.

Recreational swimming is when one swims to have fun and to enjoy the water. It is
different from competitive swimming where participants follow structured guidelines
when it comes to learning the requisite skills. Recreational swimming sessions, in
contrast, are less structured when it comes to learning the swimming skills

Swimming skills are important in many other water-based activities, which can be easily
or safely done if you are an able swimmer
Kayaking

Kayaking is propelling a small boat called kayak by paddling a double-bladed oar

paddle. It can be done in almost any body of water, including seas, lakes, rivers, and
even in large pools. Typically, a kayak can accommodate one paddler only, but there are
some that can accommodate up to three paddlers. When loaded, the kayak "sits" low in
the water.

People engage in kayaking for a variety of reasons. Aside from giving health-related
benefits, kayaking also allows people to navigate a body of water on their own, in the
process testing their balance, body coordination, and endurance while paddling.
Surfing

Surfing is a surface water sport which involves a person-called surfer-“riding” ocean

waves using a special board called surfboand. The surfer rides on the forward face of a
moving wave which carries him or her toward the shore. The most suitable waves for
surfers are usually ocean waves, although some bodies of water such as lakes and rivers
can sometimes generate waves that are strong and big enough tor surfing. Surfers can
also use artificial waves created in artificial wave pools.

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is another type of surface water sports which involves a person

commonly called wakeboarder-moving over the surface of a body of water while riding a
special board called wakeboard. The wakeboarder, who uses techniques adopted from
surfing and snowboarding, can be towed ether by a motorboat or a closed-cable
system. Wakeboarding is a rapidly growing sport in the Philippines and many other
countries. It is also on the shortlist of possible sports to be included in the 2020 Olympic
Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Snorkeling

Snorkeling is swimming on or through a body of water wearing a snorkel, which is

composed of a mask and a tube. In snorkeling, you swim only near the water surface so
that the tube connected to your mouth is above it. This will allow you to breathe
through your mouth when you float underwater

Snorkeling is a fun activity, especially when done in natural bodies of water such as lakes
and seas. It allows you to see and observe underwater spectacles such as colorful corals
and schools of fish.
Water Aerobics 

Aerobics exercises done on land are also possible to be performed in water. Such
exercises are called aquatic or water aerobics. In water aerobics, people perform
traditional workouts in a shallow part or a swimming pool. Some exercises are done in
waist-high water, while some are done in neck- high water. 

Water aerobics is the best way to enjoy the water if you are not an able swimmer.
Moreover, engaging in water aerobics is an excellent alternative to performing land-
based aerobic exercises, as the latter promotes low-impact movement since the water
supports your every action, taking the pressure off of your muscles, bones, and joints.
Water pressure also helps your heart in moving blood around your body. Moreover,
participants of water aerobics can usually exercise far longer without getting exhausted
since water prevents Overheating.
Free Diving

Free diving is essentially a form of underwater diving wherein the individual performing
it relies on his own ability to hold his or her breath underwater until resurfacing. It does
not involve the use of any breathing apparatus. It has variations and other forms which
serve different purposes such as spearfishing, free diving photography, underwater
football, underwater rugby, etc. It is considered as both a sport and a recreational
activity.
Scuba Diving

Recreational scuba diving is basically a variation of scuba diving for the purpose of
leisure and enjoyment. Compared to the "technical" type of scuba diving which requires
a greater level of training and experience and a more complex set of equipment,
recreational scuba diving uses basic equipment only and does not require specialty
training. However, before one can participate in this kind of recreation, he or she must
be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. In contrast to free diving, scuba diving in
general involves the use of a breathing system, specifically, a scuba (a self-contained
underwater breathing apparatus).
Benefits of Water-based Recreations

Like any other physical activity, water-based recreations can have substantial health
benefits. Swimming, for instance, is an excellent aerobic physical activity. It improves
one's cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic energy production. With regular aerobic
physical activities, chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular diseases can be prevented.

Most water-based recreational activities also require muscle strength and endurance,
such as on white-water rafting and dragon boat racing. The body's flexibility is also
needed as smooth movements of arm and back joints are essential in most water-based
recreations. Recreational activities such as these are perfect in testing and regulating
one's physical fitness.

Aquatic recreational activities also help in toning the body. Kayaking, for instance, helps
flatten your tummy. Paddling on both sides also builds up arm muscles while steering
and guiding the kayak, which requires the use of one's legs, strengthens leg muscles.

Water-based recreations also relieve stress, thereby improving one's mental and
emotional condition. All these activities enhance one's self-confidence and self-worth.
Active recreation also improves social interactions. 

Hazards of Water-based Recreational Activities

While water-based recreational activities bring substantial health and mental benefits,
they also pose serious hazards and health risks. The World Health Organization (WHO)
categorized these hazards into physical, microbial, and chemical.

Physical Hazards
Physical hazards include drowning and injuries. Drowning is one of the unequivocal
danger of water-based recreational activities. Data from the WHO in 2014 rates
drowning as the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths worldwide.
The WHO estimates 372 000 people worldwide die annually due to drowning.

Injuries can also happen when one performs water-based recreational activities. For
instance, people put their lives in danger when they dive or jump into waters of
unknown depth. They can suffer fractures, concussions, or broken bones, among others.
Slipping on wet surfaces, especially around swimming pools is also a cause of injury.
Discarded shards of glass and cans in polluted bodies of water can also cause injury.
Lastly, exposure to cold, heat, and sunlight can also pose hazard threats.

Microbial Hazards

Untreated sewage pumped into water bodies such as seas and rivers contaminate the
water, and contaminated water puts people at risk for infections that can cause diseases
such as gastroenteritis and upper respiratory infection. In swimming pools, Viruses and
bacteria that are resistant to commonly used pool disinfectants also put people at risk
for various infections.

Chemical Hazards

Water contamination because of chemicals also poses serious threats to participants of

water based recreations. Chemical contamination in seas and rivers are caused by
industrial discharge. In pools, chemical contamination is usually caused by soap residues
and cosmetics. These chemical contaminations may bring toxicological effects to
Swimmers.

Aside from these hazards, there are also water bodies that pose threats because of the
organisms living in them. Aquatic predators such as crocodiles and sharks may attack
people. Microscopic bacteria and viruses and other parasitic organisms may also cause
serious threats to one’s health.

Reducing and Preventing Hazards

The WHO suggests some solutions on how to reduce the risk of physical, microbial, and
chemical hazards posed by water bodies during water-based recreational activities.
These are the following:

On Drowning and Injuries

1.    The WHO believes that education is the key to prevent drowning and injuries.
Teaching participants of water-based recreations about the risks will make them more
Cautious such that they will strictly follow safety protocols.

2.    Informing them about basic life saving and first aid techniques will also help in case
any untoward incident does occur

3.    Vigilant supervision must also be encouraged. Instructors, leaders, and other

concerned people must constantly keep an eye on participants, especially beginners and
weak swimmers.

4.    To make the participants comfortable with water, they must be taught how to swim.

5.    For organizers, developers, and owners of the swimming places, installing fences
and other safety devices will also prevent drowning and other accidents. Pool design
and warning Signals must also be included.

On Infections and Microbial Risks

1.    For microbial risks, the WHO encourages effective sewage discharge procedures to
be set up. Implementing an efficient management and award scheme on beaches will
also help.

2.    Swimming pool management must also apply only the appropriate levels of
chlorine and other disinfectants on pools. Routine pool maintenance procedures must
be carried out, monitoring the levels of disinfectants as well as the pH levels in pools. In
case of accidental faecal release, the pool must be emptied, disinfected, and cleaned.
Filtering of pool water must also be done. In relation, pool nitres must be cleaned
regularly.

3.    In swimming pools, pre-swim showering must be done. Swimmers must be

encouraged to demonstrate good hygienic behaviour such as on the use of the toilets.

On Chemical Exposure

1.    In reducing the risk of chemical exposures on participants of aquatic recreations, the
WHO says monitoring and regulating industrial effluents are the key solutions. To this
end, it will be up to the government to oversee such monitoring and regulation.
Concerned government agencies, for instance, must promulgate and implement rules
and laws in relation to how industries discharge their waste. Developing damage
limitation action plans in the event of chemical spills must also be done.
2.    Pre-swim showering and good hygienic behaviour should be encouraged by
organizers and observed by participants. House pools should also have good
ventilation. Swimming pools must also be regularly maintained and cleaned.

Teacher’s Insight

The various forms of water-based recreation include swimming, kayaking, Surfing

wakeboarding, snorkelling, water aerobics, free diving, and scuba diving. These activities
offer mental and health benefits, but they can also be hazardous. These hazards,
however, can be reduced and sometimes even prevented by proper training,
preparation, and observance or safety protocols.

Swimming as Recreational Activity

Swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by
combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body. Swimming as an
exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy
and as exercise for physically handicapped persons. It is also taught for lifesaving
purposes. For activities that involve swimming, see also diving, lifesaving, surfing,
synchronized swimming, underwater diving, and water polo.

History

Archaeological and other evidence shows swimming to have been practiced as early as
2500 BCE in Egypt and thereafter in Assyrian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. In Greece
and Rome swimming was a part of martial training and was, with the alphabet, also part
of elementary education for males. In the Orient swimming dates back at least to the 1st
century BCE, there being some evidence of swimming races then in Japan. By the 17th
century an imperial edict had made the teaching of swimming compulsory in the
schools. Organized swimming events were held in the 19th century before Japan was
opened to the Western world. Among the preliterate maritime peoples of the Pacific,
swimming was evidently learned by children about the time they walked, or even before.
Among the ancient Greeks there is note of occasional races, and a famous boxer swam
as part of his training. The Romans built swimming pools, distinct from their baths. In
the 1st century BCE the Roman Gaius Maecenas is said to have built the first heated
swimming pool.

The lack of swimming in Europe during the Middle Ages is explained by some
authorities as having been caused by a fear that swimming spread infection and caused
epidemics. There is some evidence of swimming at seashore resorts of Great Britain in
the late 17th century, evidently in conjunction with water therapy. Not until the 19th
century, however, did the popularity of swimming as both recreation and sport begin in
earnest. When the first swimming organization was formed there in 1837, London had
six indoor pools with diving boards. The first swimming championship was a 440-yard
(400-metre) race, held in Australia in 1846 and annually thereafter. The Metropolitan
Swimming Clubs of London, founded in 1869, ultimately became the Amateur
Swimming Association, the governing body of British amateur swimming. National
swimming federations were formed in several European countries from 1882 to 1889. In
the United States swimming was first nationally organized as a sport by the Amateur
Athletic Union (AAU) on its founding in 1888. The Federation International de Natation
Amateur (FINA) was founded in 1909.

Swimming for recreation

Swimming is a great recreational activity for people of all ages. Recreational swimming
can provide you with a low-impact workout and it’s also a good way to relax and feel
good. Common swimming styles in recreational swimming are breaststroke, backstroke,
side stroke and freestyle.

Competitive swimming

Some people who enjoy swimming want to take it to a competitive level. This can
provide the health benefits of a vigorous workout as well as the fun and thrill of
competition. The main strokes used in competitive swimming are breaststroke, freestyle,
backstroke and butterfly. The distances swum in competition swimming can vary from
50 metres in a pool to much further distances in open water.

Preparing to Swim

Whether you are to engage in recreational or competitive swimming, make sure your
consider your swimming venue and swimming attire.

Swimming Venue

There are two types of venue for swimming. One type of venue is the open-water
swimming venue such as the seas, rivers, and lakes. The other type of venue is the
indoor or outdoor swimming pool. Commonly, formal swimming lessons are done in
swimming pools rather than in open-water swimming venues. The reason why formal
swimming lessons are done in such a setting is because water in movement in
swimming pools is more predictable than in natural bodies of water.

If you want to engage in recreational swimming, it is important that you survey first the
swimming area. In natural bodies of water, observe first if the waves are high and
whether the water current is strong or calm. In swimming pools, locate first shallow and
deep areas. As much as possible, avoid going to deep areas, especially if you are just
learning how to swim.

It is also important to locate the lifeguard station. The lifeguard is your first hope for
rescue in case you or someone is in danger. So, it is important that you know where to
go or who to call if you will need help. You also need to know if there is a nearby clinic
in case you or someone needs first aid or immediate medical attention. If there is none,
always bring a first aid kit.

 
Warning signs and labels are most of the time posted in the vicinity. Familiarize yourself
with those notices so that you would know how to conduct yourself while in the
swimming area.

Swimming Attire

For you to swim with ease and safety, it is advisable that you wear the proper swimming
attire. Generally, swimming apparel include swimsuits, cap, and goggles.
Swimsuit - is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-
based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving and surfing, or sun-
orientated activities, such as sun bathing. Different types may be worn by men, women,
and children. A swimsuit can be described by various names, some of which are used
only in particular locations, including swimwear, bathing suit, swimming
costume, bathing costume, swimming suit, swimmers, swimming
togs, bathers, cossie (short for "costume"), or swimming trunks for men, besides
others.

A swimsuit can be worn as an undergarment in sports that require a wetsuit such

as water skiing, scuba diving, surfing, and wakeboarding. Swimsuits may also be
worn to display the wearer's physical attributes, as in the case of beauty
pageants or bodybuilding contests, and glamour photography and magazines like
the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue featuring models and sports personalities
in swimsuits.

There is a very wide range of styles of modern swimsuits available, which vary as to body
coverage and materials. The choice of style may depend on community standards
of modesty, as well as current fashions, and personal preferences. The choice will also
consider the occasion, for example whether it is to be worn for a passive occasion such
as sunbathing or for an activity such as surfing or swimsuit competition. Swimwear for
males usually exposes the chest, while suits for females usually cover at least the breasts.
Swimming cap – (swim cap or bathing cap,) is a tightly fitted, skin-tight garment,
commonly made from silicone, latex or lycra, worn on the head by recreational
and competitive swimmers.

Caps are worn for various reasons. Swim caps are sometimes worn in an attempt to
keep hair relatively dry or protect from chlorinated water, to keep the sun off the hair,
and when a cap is worn with earplugs, to keep water out of the ears. They are also used
to reduce drag while swimming.

Goggles – are optional apparel in swimming, but it helps a lot if you have one. It allows
you to open your eyes underwater and prevents eye irritation while doing so. Just make
sure that your goggles are comfortably fit to your face when you wear it.

Getting Started
·         Warm-up Exercises – swimming is a challenging p0hysical activity, so you must
prepare for it. Before the actual swimming, you should perform some stretching and
warm-up exercises first. Stretching helps relieve muscle tension. It can also improve
range of motion and flexibility. You can perform stretching on each body part, holding
the stretch for 10 to 15 seconds. After stretching. Proceed to your warm-up routine.
Walking and jogging are good warm-up exercises, as are dynamic stretches.

·         Taking Shower – Before you go for a swim, it is important that you first take a
shower. It helps your body adjust to the temperature before you actually go for a swim.
Further, a pre-swim shower (especially when you are going in a swimming pool)
removes sweat, cosmetics, and body oil, which can contaminate the water.

Teacher's Insight

Swimming is a water-based recreational activity. Before you swim, it is crucial that you
first survey the swimming venue. Then you must make sure you wear the proper
swimming attire. You must also perform certain exercises-especially if you are a
beginner-to get comfortable in the water and to be able to adjust to the water
temperature. You will also have to learn how to enter and exit the pool correctly and
safety as well as how to walk in the water.  Moreover, before the swim, you need to
focus on eating carbohydrates with lower glycaemic index as these kinds

of food facilities the slower release of energy, thus giving you more energy to use
during longer swimming sessions. Some safety protocols must also be observed in
swimming as safety in the pool is of paramount importance.

Basics of Swimming
Basics of Swimming

You have learned in the previous module the nature of swimming as a recreational
activity and as a competitive sport. You were also able to familiarize yourself with the
general pool rules and safety guidelines that you must strictly follow to ensure your and
your classmates' safety in and out of the pool. In this module, you will enhance your
learning of the basic skills that you must acquire in order to have an enhanced
performance in the pool. This module will cover basic techniques in breathing, floating,
and kicking. In addition, correct body positions and movements will be discussed. Make
sure that you apply and follow the rules and safety guidelines you have learned
previously.

Throughout this module, it is expected that you will become more confident in moving
in the pool and in putting your face in the water. The lessons focus on the initial stages
of developing confidence and of feeling comfortable while you are in the pool.

·         Floating is a skill, and you can be good at it if you put forth the effort and
determination to learn re it. Human the naturally float in water, at least to some degree
since human lungs are filled with air. In fact, a person’s b buoyancy (centre of a floating
body) is located approximately in the centre of his or her chest.

Floating is the first skill that kill is every swimmers should learn. The goal in learning this
skill is to move your body from a vertical position to a horizontal position.

·         Kick

Another essential skill in swimming is kicking. It stabilizes and propels your body
forward in the water. Strong kicking makes a stronger swimmer. Good kickers rely on
flexibility and foot speed. Swimmers with good kicking skills tend to have well-
developed endurance that gives them an edge, especially in competitive swimming.
Incorporated in swimming strokes, kicking adds balance and an important rhythmic
element in performing the stroke.

The following are 3 basic types of kicks in swimming:

·         Flutter Kick - This is a swimming kick usually used in freestyle stroke wherein the
legs arc extended straight back and moved up and down alternately with a slight knee
bend on the upward movement.
·         Frog kick - In this type of kick (usually incorporated in breast stroke), the legs are
drawn up toward the body and spread outward at the knees with the feet together and
then extended or straightened out with the legs apart and then brought together again
with a snap. It is called, frog kick because it resembles the movement of a frog's hind
legs when in water.

·         Dolphin kick - Usually used in the butterfly stroke, this kick involves the up and
down movement of the legs and lower trunk together with the knees bent in the
upswing. It is called dolphin kick because the body's movement resembles that of a
dolphin.

Learning the four swimming strokes comes after you have mastered the basic skills of
swimming.

If you have reached this point then we have collated some tips below to help you learn
the four swimming strokes: front crawl (free style), breaststroke, backstroke and
butterfly.

Front Crawl (free style)

·         Float on your front with your face in the water, stretching your body as long as
possible.

·         Keep your legs long with toes pointed. Kick your legs up and down (alternating)
making your ankles as floppy as possible, using your feet like flippers. Kick your legs fast
and continuously.

·         Start with your arms stretched out long in front of your head. Pull one arm under
your body all the way to the thigh. Bring your arm out of the water and sweep it over
the water stretching it ready to enter the water in front of your head. Keep pulling your
arms in a continuous movement so that as one arm enters, the other is ready to exit at
the thigh.
·         Turn your head to the side to breathe in. Turn as one arm is stretched in front and
one at the thigh. Try to keep one ear in the water as you turn your head. As the arm
sweeps over the water return your face back into the water and breathe out.

Breaststroke

·         Float on your front with your face in the water, stretching your body as long as
possible. Keep your hands together.

·         Keep your legs long and stretch your toes. Bend your knees slowly and bring your
feet towards your bottom. Bend at the ankles to point your feet outwards then kick back
and slightly downwards and snap your feet together.

·         Keep your head in the water and stretch your arms out in front. Turn your hands
so that the thumbs point down with both hands pressing out and round. Turn your
hands so the thumbs point up and draw the hands together in a small circular action in
front of the shoulders.

·         Lift your head to breathe in as the arms start to come together, stretch your arms
out and return your head to the water to breathe out. Breath every stroke: “Pull, Breathe,
Kick, Glide”.

Backstroke

·         Float on your back, with your ears just in the water and eyes looking up; stretch
your body as long as possible.

·         Keep your legs long with pointed toes; kick your legs up and down (alternating)
making your ankles as floppy as possible, using your feet like flippers. Knees should be
kept under the water with your toes making a small splash. Kick your legs fast and
continuously.

·         Start with your arms stretched down the side of your body. Your arm should be
kept straight bringing it out of the water over the top in an arc action. Enter your hands
into the water with your little fingers first, keeping your arm straight. Pull your arm
under the water all the way to the thigh. Keep pulling your arms in a continuous
movement as one arm enters, the other is ready to exit at the thigh.

·         A breath is taken regularly as and when required and at least once during the
stroke.
Butterfly

·         Float on your front with your face in the water, stretching your body as long as
possible.

·         Undulate your body from head to toes, in a whipping motion, bending and
straightening your knees. Keeping your legs and feet close together, push down on the
water with the top of your feet and keep your feet just under the surface of the water.

·         Enter both hands in the water at the same time, in line with your shoulders. Pull
your arms under the body through to your hips. Recover your arms over the water
surface ready to begin again.

·         Push your chin forward to take a breath; the breath should be taken towards the
end of the pull. As your arm sweeps over the water return your face back into the water
and breathe out. Perform two kicks to each arm cycle, kicking at the start of the arm pull
and towards the end of the pull “Kick your arms in, kick your arms out”.

Breathing in Swimming

Knowing how to breathe properly in the pool is an essential skill every swimmer should
master. Breathing in swimming is important to keep the muscles fuelled. But unlike any
other sport, breathing is restricted by the fact that the face is often in the water. Poor
breathing technique can halt and interrupt a swimmer's movements; therefore,
developing good breathing technique should be a priority for anyone who wants to
engage in this type of activity.

The following drills will help you develop breathing techniques which you can also
incorporate when you start to learn the different swimming strokes.  Take note that
breathing techniques vary depending on the type of stroke being performed.

Teachers Insight
Swimming is a great way- to optimize one's health. The necessary skills that one can
acquire and develop in this recreational activity can inculcate a better physical and
mental outlook in the life of the individual practicing it.

Mastering the skills of floating, kicking, and breathing is essential in swimming. Being
good at these skills can result to becoming a good swimmer. It is not enough that you
have memorized the skills theoretically thus, you must be able to apply and perform
them accurately as well. You being equipped with the skills plus determination to
succeed and discipline in practice will help you achieve your goals as a swimmer. Be
ready to incorporate these skills when you start learning the different swimming m the
next module and see how you can grow into a better swimmer.