PAPADOPOULOU VASILIKI SWIMMING PAPADOPOULOU VASILIKI

SWIMMING IS A WATER SPORT The competitions are: Freestyle Breaststroke Backstroke Butterfly or Dolphin

PRACTISES OF TEACHING THE FREESTYLE TEACHING THE SWIMMING PRACTISES OF TEACHING THE FREESTYLE

THE PURPOSE OF THE EXERCISES Help the balance and the control of body Helping to learn more about swimming techniques The swimmer has to learn the automated execution of the moves Provide solutions so they can correct their mistakes Swimmers that take part in races must do perfect the technique

TEACHING SUBJECTS OF FREESTYLE Body position – Breathing Kicking feet at freestyle swimming with and without board and adjustment the feet Moving hand at freestyle swimming (inside and outside of the water) Hand – breathing and hand – foot synchronization Exercises to correct the hands Exercises to correct the whole style

THE BREATH AT FREESTYLE Purpose To isolate breathing function to freestyle Warning points The eyes has to be high and below of the water Do not look down at the bottom of the pool Rolling the body for breathing and not turning the neck Checking the position of the head Look along the surface of the pool during the exhalation

CONTROLLED FREESTYLE WITH ONE HAND The purpose To isolate and focus on the proper technique of the freestyle with one hand and synchronized the hand with breathing Warning points Kicking feet in a stable rhythm Concentration in each stage (restoration, pulling, entry, breathing, rolling)

PRE-EXERCISE, BREATHING, ROLLING, HANDS Purpose Correct the right position of the head and move directly from side to side Practice the rolling at freestyle Practice pulling and hand restoring Exercise to right positions of the body at freestyle

WARNING POINTS Stretched hand, head in breathing position, the body in roll position, kicking feet for six times Restart the hand and stay with the head in the water for another six times Repeat on the other side Pausing times decrease progressively from 6 to 4 to 3 to 2 times

CHANGES OF HAND EVERY 4-6 FEET The purpose Exercise body and head position by strengthening the feet Warning points At the pause , one hand is very stretched in front of a rolling position while the other touches the hips The feet never kicks just vertically but laterally too

FREESTYLE HANDS AND RESTORE BELOW THE WATER PURPOSE The practice of pulling the hand and slipping into a hydrodynamic position Warning points Hands are moving in rhythm. Pause after 2-3 tones after each change At the pause feet move constantly and the body in the right position slides forward rapidly

METHODOLOGY OF EXERCISES AT FREESTYLE Demonstration – exercise out of the water Exercise into the water holding the poll wall Exercise with help (plank, fins etc.) Exercise without help

EXAMPLE OF THE EXERCISES Teaching to learn the breathing at the side Exercise out of water One hand rests on the wall (exhale-breath with turning head) Exercise into the water One hand on the wall, feet to the wall Exercise by hitting feet on the wall One hand on the wall , feet are kicking Exercise with help One hand holds the plank, feet are kicking Exercise without plank One hand stretched forward, feet are kicking

TECHNIQUE OF MOVEMENT KEY POINTS Feet kicking Right position into the water Breathing Turning Rhythm

MISTAKES IN TECHNICAL FOOT KICKING Flexibility Big range of motion Kicking feet out of the water Wrong head and body position Move of the foot down the knee

TRAINING EXAMPLE Warm-up Freestyle swimming training Cool down Distance swimming depending on the fitness level of each person Freestyle swimming training Exercises with plank and the body in the prone position to improve the technique and to strengthen the feet Exercises to improve the technique and to strengthen the arms and to improve breathing Swim 50 meters at a fast rhythm to improve speed Swimming 100 and 200 meters to improve resistance Cool down Swimming at a very low rhythm for relaxation

SWIMMING AND AUTISM AND MENTAL DISORDERS «Water does not know your age and your difficulties» Dara Torres

WATER EXERCISE Increase the range of motion Improves body perception Improves motor coordination Improves balance

DESIGN OF THE SWIMMING TRAINING Security Entry into water must be gradually and calmly Instructions must be given in a clear and simple way

OFFICIAL INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (special Olympics) 15 Meter Walk 1500 Meter Freestyle 100 Meter Butterfly 15 Meter Flotation 25 Meter Backstroke 200 Meter Butterfly 25 Meter Flotation 50 Meter Backstroke 100 Meter Individual Medley 10 Meter Assisted Swim 100 Meter Backstroke 200 Meter Individual Medley 15 Meter Unassisted Swim 200 Meter Backstroke 25 Meter Freestyle 25 Meter Breaststroke 400 Meter Individual Medley 50 Meter Freestyle 50 Meter Breaststroke 100 Meter Freestyle 100 Meter Breaststroke 200 Meter Freestyle 200 Meter Breaststroke 400 Meter Freestyle 25 Meter Butterfly 800 Meter Freestyle 50 Meter Butterfly

Relay Events 4 x 25 Meter Freestyle Relay 4 x 100 Meter Freestyle Unified Sports Relay 4 x 50 Meter Freestyle Relay 4 x 200 Meter Freestyle Unified Sports Relay 4 x 100 Meter Freestyle Relay 4 x 200 Meter Freestyle Relay 4 x 25 Meter Medley Unified Sports Relay 4 x 25 Meter Medley Relay 4 x 50 Meter Medley Relay 4 x 50 Meter Medley Unified Sports Relay 4 x 100 Meter Medley Relay 4 x 100 Meter Medley Unified Sports Relay 4 x 25 Meter Freestyle Unified Sports® Relay 4 x 50 Meter Freestyle Unified Sports Relay

FINA rules will be used for all multi-Program events GENERAL RULES FINA rules will be used for all multi-Program events

Exceptions - Amendments The Meet Referee, in cooperation with the Games Director, shall have the authority to adjust these rules on a case-by-case basis for the safety and well being of the athletes. The Meet Referee may intervene in the competition at any stage to ensure that the appropriate regulations are observed, and shall adjudicate all protests related to the competition in progress The Meet Referee shall have the discretion to allow for certain modifications/interpretations of the current technical rules Stroke interpretations will be concerned with the action a limb(s) is performing. The Stroke Judge shall be concerned with what action the arm or leg action constitutes Standing on the bottom during freestyle events or during the freestyle portion of the medley events shall not disqualify a competitor, but he/she shall not walk

Exceptions - Amendments Standing on the bottom in the racing course is allowed for flotation events, assisted events and the 15m unassisted event for the purpose of resting. Walking on or jumping from the bottom must disqualify the competitor. This rule will not apply to the 15m walk Assistant starters may be allowed to assist a swimmer during their start if the swimmer has a hearing or vision impairment No competitor shall be permitted to use or wear any device that may aid his/her speed, buoyancy or endurance during a competition (except flotation events) such as webbed gloves, flippers, fins, etc.). Goggles may be worn by the swimmer. Swimmers may be assisted from the water upon request.

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