ILOILO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Power Point in
Basic Swimming
Values and Rules
of Swimming
*Introduction
The primary focus of learning to
swim is to make yourself at least
reasonably secure when in or near
the water. Aside from safety factors,
swimming also offers enjoyment
through unlimited recreational
possibilities while providing
different swimming values.
 Values of swimming
1. For self preservation
- The ability to swim could
help the person survive in
case of emergencies in the
water as well as allow him to
extend assistance to others.
 Values of swimming
2. For physical fitness
-Swimming is considered as one
of the healthful forms of
exercise because it uses all
muscle groups and by acting
against the water resistance, one
gains strength.
 Values of swimming
3. Social Values
- Swimming provides
opportunities for people from
all parts of a community to
know one another.
 Values of swimming
4. For recreation
- Swimming is a worthwhile
activity that one can engage in
during leisure hours.
 Values of swimming
5. Sport Activity
-When one is endowed with
the ability in swimming, he
can pursue to the level of
amateur athletics.
Purposes of
Swimming
 Purposes of Swimming
1. Survival
-Skill in swimming is most
effective way to save your life
in a threatening situation
involving water.
 Purposes of Swimming
2. Search for Food
-Swimming ability could be an
additional instrument of a
person whose source of living
is in the water.
 Purposes of Swimming
3. Safety in foreign
environment
-The ability to swim can make
us feel safe in an area
unfamiliar to us.
 Purposes of Swimming
4. Improve Health
-Swimming is considered as a
very good form of exercise
because it uses almost all
muscle groups.
 Purposes of Swimming
5. Participation in other
aquatic activities
-Swimming skills are a
prerequisite in all aquatic
activities. One enjoys more
when one feels safe in
activities in the water.
 Purposes of Swimming
6. Fun and Fellowship
-Swimming is a worthwhile
activity during leisure hours.
You enjoy being with other
swimmers when you can swim
with them.
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Rules For Safety
Swimming
Rules For Safety Swimming
1. Learn to swim well from a
competent instructor
- A competent instructor can
teach the correct skills,
knowledge, and techniques that
will help deal appropriately
with emergencies.
 Rules For Safety Swimming
2. Never swim alone, regardless
of your skill or experience
-You might get cramps, slip, be
knocked unconscious, or meet
with some unexpected problem
that you cannot solve alone . You
must have a buddy while
swimming.
Rules For Safety Swimming
3. Do not overestimate your
ability
- Never swim more than you can
actually perform. Every human
has its own limitations.
Rules For Safety Swimming
4. Never depend on air-
floatation devices
- If you are unable to take care of
yourself under all unexpected
circumstances in the water, never
rely on an air-filled floatation
device especially in deep water.
Rules For Safety Swimming
5. Avoid strenuous swimming
after eating
-The digestive system works hard
when digestion takes place. This
can restrict the flow of the blood
to the viscera and to the working
muscles.
Rules For Safety Swimming
6. Observe regulations
involving limitations in
swimming areas
-Observing regulations in
areas especially not familiar to
you could help you get away
from any form of danger.
Rules For Safety Swimming
7. Always look before you dive
or jump in the pool
-Check first the area if it is safe to
dive and nobody on the deck
could be splashed as a result of
the dive. This is a common
courtesy in the pool.
Rules For Safety Swimming
8. Only one diver on the board
at one time
-For safety purposes, observe
this rule to avoid diving that
can cause sever injury.
Rules For Safety Swimming
9. No running on the pool
deck
- This should be an obvious
warning. The pool deck is
slippery when wet.
Rules For Safety Swimming
10. Shower before entering the
pool
- The major purpose is to
remove waste materials from
the body in order not to bring
this in the pool.
Rules For Safety Swimming
11. Never attempt a swimming
rescue when you are not
qualified to do so
a. Reach- have something to
reach the victim but take
precautions. Be in safe position to
reach the victim.
Rules For Safety Swimming
b. Throw- Look for a floater or
the like and throw it near the
victim, and again be sure you have
a firm support in order that you
cannot be pulled by the victim.
Rules For Safety Swimming
c. Row- When there is an
available boat, go nearer the
victim, this is faster and safer for
both the victim and rescuer.
Rules For Safety Swimming
d. Go- When needed to
rescue bring with you any
floatation device or buoy and
keep it away from you in
extending to the victim.