Recreation
al Activity
Recreational, from the term
recreation, it is an activity done
for enjoyment when one is not
working. Recreational means,
relating or denoting activity done
for enjoyment when one is not
working. It refers to the time
spent in an activity one loves to
engage in, with intent to feel
Swimming is integral to
several sports including
Snorkeling, surfing,
synchronized swimming,
triathlon, underwater
diving and water polo.
Aside from the
sports mentioned,
what are the
other sports that
is associated with
swimming?
Public
Swimming
Pool Rules
1. Always follow the specific
rules laid down by your local
pool.
2. Always follow the instructions
of the lifeguard. He or she is
the most qualified person to
make decisions in this
environment.
3. Parents should always keep an
eye on their children.
4. Do not run alongside the
swimming pool, but walk
instead. Children often like
to run and are at higher risk of
breaking a limb if they slip on the
wet floor.
5) No rough play, either.
6)Do not dive
without proper
supervision by an
experienced swimmer or
instructor.
7)Avoid going to the
pool if you have the flu,
open wounds, or warts.
You do not want to infect
other pool visitors.
8) Wear a swim cap.
9)Always use a
clean swimsuit. Do
not go into the pool
with swimwear that
you have worn all
day.
10) Do not enter the pool if
you are dirty. Always shower
first. The pool is not your
bathtub.
We all share the water we swim, play, or
relax in. That means each of us needs to do our
part to help keep ourselves, our families, and our
friends healthy when we swim. Germs can spread
through the water in pools, hot tubs, and splash
pads and cause swimming-related illnesses.
These illnesses can cause diarrhea, skin rashes, ear
pain, cough or congestion, and eye pain.
The best way to prevent swimming-related
illnesses from spreading is to keep germs out of
the water in the first place. This means that if
you or your child has been sick with diarrhea in
the past two weeks, you should stay out of the
Hazards
and
Safety
Measures
Harmful
Pool
Cleansing
Chemicals
Electrical
Exposure
Risk of Drowning
Diving
Boards
Safety Measures
• Keep an eye on friends and family. Drowning
can occur in as little as 20 seconds for children
and 60 seconds for an adult. Drowning is known
as the “silent killer” because most victims slip
beneath the water without a sound. Paying close
attention to those around you can drastically
reduce such accidents.
• Swim in designated swimming areas. These
areas are properly marked.
Safety Measures
• Follow the Rules and regulations set at the
pool, beach and waterfront areas by pool or
resort management.
• Swim near the shore. Drowning most often
occurs within about 10 feet of safety and usually
within 50 feet from shore.
• Never swim alone, use buddy system.
Safety Measures
• Learn Basic Swimming strokes and Basic
Survival techniques well enough to survive in an
emergency situation.
• Learn to help a drowning victim without
entering the water. Practice and learn the
“Reach, Throw, Tow and Go” method.
Safety Measures
• Wear approved Personal Floatation Device/ life
jacket.
• Have safety and emergency action plans
• Make sure swimmers understand the SAFE
principle.
SAFE PRINCIPLE
S - slow, easy movements- this is critical for
energy conservation.
A – apply natural buoyancy – let the water
support your body.
F – full lung inflation – this help maintain
buoyancy
E – extreme relaxation – this ensures more
control and composure.
Why do
we study
swimmin
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GOD
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