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Is one of the leading causes of death for children and adult alike when performing aquatics activity, an accident or emergency in the water but together we can change that.

Is a way of improving water safety for yourself and those around you through avoiding common dangers, developing fundamental water safety skills to make you safer in and around the water, and knowing how to prevent and respond to drowning emergencies.

Water competency has 3 main components.

Is the act of propelling oneself through the water by using the arms and legs. It is the art of floating or moving progressively in the water by the hands and feet.

Swimming regularly will help improve physical fitness. It exercises more muscle group than any other sports; the heart and lungs will work efficiently and it also helps improve flexibility that lessens the chances of injury.

Knowing how to swim increases the chances of water survival. If an individual knows how to keep afloat in the water until help arrives or swim to shore, it makes a big difference between a person who knows how to swim and an individual who has no knowledge at all in swimming.

This old adage “All work no play makes Juan a dull boy”. This implies that we all need to take a time-out to rejuvenate. The mind, body and soul need a rest. We should find or indulge ourselves in some form of recreation to avoid being burned out or to experience the early stage of wear and tear. Swimming is a meaningful and healthy one.

Is the common term for front crawl. It is the fastest way to swim through the water.

Is likely the most relaxing stroke of all to swim. It is sometimes called the reverse of freestyle.

Is the oldest swimming stroke and actually the most popular and common way to swim overall. It is a fantastic stroke that can fit anyone of any age from new swimmers and to those recovering from injury.

Is the most recent innovation in swimming and also the hardest way to swim through the water.

As for the cut of the suit, the one- piece creation is advisable for women rather than two- piece suits. But for men, there are several options to choose depending on the type they want to wear. Beginning with the most basic and affordable is the briefs. Next men can also choose the relatively new cut, the Square – Leg Suits or the Jammers which is the most commonly used suit in competitions.

Latex is the most common. This is cheaper and easier to adjust. Silicone is solid that offers tighter and longer life but more expensive.

There are no one- size-fit all so definitely, play around them until you find the right pair that makes you feel comfortable.

If you have trouble with water getting up your nose while swimming especially when doing the backstroke.

This is designed to allow you stay afloat while working on your kick. You don’t have to worry about your arms or turning your heads to breathe.

This are designed to fit between a swimmer’s thighs and when extended out in the water, these will keep the hips afloat, preventing the need for a kick.

The best way to prevent swimming injuries is simply to swim with proper techniques. Make sure you always warm-up. Start slow and gently glide through the water and make easy pulling and kicking.

It is necessary to have a particular knowledge how to handle these common ailments so when it happens, you can easily manage and immediately go back to doing what you love: swimming!