SWIMMING

toc = **__SWIMMING__** = **//Welcome! This page is dedicated to sharing basic Olympic swim stroke information and components of the as we cover our unit on Olympic history and sport. Strokes that will be covered include: breaststroke, butterfly stroke, back stroke, and freestyle stroke.//** =** __Introduction__ **= **What will we learn?** Students will recognize the differences between the various strokes and also be able to relate these strokes to the USA Olympic Swim team. **How will we learn this?** Students will watch the videos posted below recognizing the important aspects and be able to practice each stroke in the water. **How do we know we have learned this?** Students are required to respond questions posted on the class blog. **How does this relate to the Olympics?** Each of these strokes is performed by the USA Olympic swim team in both relay and individual events.

=__** Class Blog **__= Please take the time to respond to 2 out of the 3 topics posted on our class blog. Questions include: Click the link below to respond to the questions posted! **[|Swimming Blog]**
 * Read the swim articles and post a response. List 5 things you learned including which article you found to be the most interesting.
 * What your experience was like to watch the videos versus physically performing the stroke? Which stroke were you most successful with and which gave you the most difficulty?
 * What are some of the differences and similarities between the strokes?

=__ **Wiki Discussion** __= Please respond to the 'fitness' question posted in the wiki discussion area. I encourage you to read others comments and reply.

=__ **Olympic Webpage Link** __= Take time to visit the official webpage of the USA Olympic Swim Teams! **[|Official USA Swimming Webpage]**

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=__ Assessment __= Click on the assessment form below to see the stroke criteria. This assessment is a performance based assessment.

=__ **Lesson Plan** __=

=__ "How to" Olympic Swim Strokes Videos __= These videos below are informative videos on each of the four strokes that were practiced in class. Each video contains useful cues and "tips" for successfully performing each stroke.

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 * The freestyle stroke is an ungregulated stroke used in swimming competitions meeting the standards of FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. (wikipedia) **

**The breaststroke is a swimming style which places the swimmer on his or her chest and constricts rotation of the torso. It is the most popular swimming style due to the swimmers ability to be able to keep their head out of the water for a long period of time. (wikipedia)** media type="custom" key="12386136"

**The backstroke is a regulated swim stroke in which the swimmer remains on their back for the entire duration of the stroke. (wikipedia)** media type="custom" key="12386154"

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 * Lastly, the butterfly stroke requires the swimmer to move both arms simultaneously. The stroke is also known as the "dolphin kick." (wikipedia) **

=__ **Assignment** __= **WHO**- who are they, what do they swim? **WHAT**- what event do they participate in, is it a relay or individual event? **WHEN**- when did this athlete become part of the Olympic team? **WHERE**- where are they from? **HOW**- how did they become part of the Olympic team, how do they workout prior to competition? (BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL SOURCES USED DURING RESEARCH)
 * Research ONE Olympic athelte on either the USA men's swim team or the USA women's swim team. Include the following information in your research: **
 * Upload your assignment on the class moodle. **

=__** Swimming Articles **__= [|CNN Swimming Article] [|Michael Phelps] [|Dara Torres Interview] **Articles are also available through moodle**

videos extracted from youTube.

photos extracted from Google images.