SAMANTHA S.

ACERA SWIMMING AND AQUATICS

BPED 3A LEARNING ACTIVITIES

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the following. Write the word/s or answer in
CAPITAL LETTERS on the space provided.

GLIDE 1. It is when you are coasting along with a pause in

your stroke.
FREESTYLE 2. This is the official name of the front crawl
stroke that used more commonly at a competitive level.
BODY ROLL 3. It refers to the rotation of your body from
side to side.
DOLPHIN KICK 4. It is usually used for the butterfly stroke and
the start and turns in a race that involves a whipping motion with the legs and
keeping your feet together.
TUMBLE TURNS 5. These are underwater somersaults used in
backstroke and freestyle that allow swimmers to push off from the wall for the
next length.
SWIMMING DRILLS 6. This is a simple exercise focusing on a
particular part of your technique to get the right timing on your stroke like
kicking.
BILATERAL BREATHING 7. It is used in the freestyle stroke and involves
breathing on both sides of the body.
REFEREE 8. It is a type of official that has full control and
authority over all officials.
STARTER 9. An official saying, "Take your mark."
CLERK OF COURSE 10. It also called the "bullpen".
II. Write the following duties of the officials in swimming.

Officials Duties
The referee has full control and authority over all officials.
The referee will enforce all rules and decisions of FINA and
R shall have the final answer to all questions relating to the
actual conduct of anything regarding the meet, as well as the
E final settlement of which is not otherwise covered by the
rules. The referee takes overall responsibility for running the
F meet and makes the final decisions as to who wins each race.
Referees call swimmers to the blocks with short blasts of his
E or her whistle. This is the signal for the swimmers to stand
next to their blocks. Then the referee will blow a long whistle
R that will tell the swimmers to step on the block. For
backstroke events, the long whistle is the signal for the
E swimmers to jump into the water. The referee will then blow
another long whistle, signaling the swimmers to grab the
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gutter or the provided block handle. Finally, the referee will
hand over the rest to the starter by directing his or her hand to
the starter.
The starter has full control of the swimmers from the time the
referee turns the swimmers over to him/her until the race
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commences. A starter begins the race by saying, "Take your
T mark." At this point, the swimmers will get into stationary
positions in which they would like to start their race. After all
A swimmers have assumed their stationary position, the starter
will push a button on the starting system, signaling the start of
R a race with a loud noise (usually a beep or a horn) and flash
from a strobe light. A starter sends the swimmers off the
T blocks and may call a false start if a swimmer leaves the
block before the starter sends them. A starter may also choose
E to recall the race after the start for any reason or request the
swimmers to "stand", "relax" or "step down" if he or she
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believes that (a) particular swimmer(s) has gotten an unfair
advantage at the start
 The clerk of course (also called the "bullpen")
assembles swimmers prior to each event, and is
responsible for organizing ("seeding") swimmers into
heats based on their times. Heats are generally seeded
from slowest to fastest, where swimmers with no

COURSE
CLERK
previous time for an event are assumed to be the
OF slowest. The clerk of the course is also responsible for
recording and reporting swimmers who have chosen to
"scratch" (not swim) their events after they have signed
up or qualified to a semifinal or final. The clerk is also
responsible for enforcing rules of the swim meet if a
swimmer chooses to not show up ("No show" - NS) his
or her events.
T Each timekeeper takes the time of the swimmers in the
I lane assigned to him/her. Unless a video backup
M system is used, it may be necessary to use the full
E complement of timekeepers even when automatic
K officiating equipment is used. A chief timekeeper
E assigns the seating positions for all timekeepers and the
E lanes for which they are responsible. In most
P competitions there will be one or more timekeepers per
E lane. In international competitions where, fully automatic
R timing and video placing equipment is in use
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timekeepers may not be required.
One inspector of turns is assigned to one or more lanes
at each end of the pool. Each inspector of turns ensures
INSPECTORS OF

that swimmers comply with the relevant rules for

turning, as well as the relevant rules for start and finish
TURNS

of the race. Inspectors of turns shall report any violation

on disqualification reports detailing the event, lane
number, and the infringement delivered to the chief
inspector of turns who will immediately convey the
report to the referee.
Judges of stroke are located on each side of the pool.
JUDGES OF

They follow the swimmers during their swim back and

STROKE

forth across the pool. They ensure that the rules related
to the style of swimming designated for the event are
being observed, and observe the turns and the finishes
to assist the inspectors of turns
Finish judges determine the order of finish and make
sure the swimmers finish in accordance with the rules
JUDGES
FINISH

(two hands simultaneously for breaststroke and

butterfly, on the back for backstroke, etc.)