1. PAPADOPOULOU VASILIKI
SWIMMING
PAPADOPOULOU VASILIKI

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

3. PRACTISES OF TEACHING THE FREESTYLE
TEACHING THE SWIMMING
PRACTISES OF TEACHING THE FREESTYLE

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

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

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

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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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

24. 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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