Swim

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/swim

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the paleolithic evidence?Cave paintings suggest human swimming activities dating back at least 10,000 years
2. What is the formalization of sport?Significant development and rule codification occurred in 19th-century Britain
3. What is swimming?Swimming is moving through water using your arms and legs, like a fun way to exercise and play.
4. Why is swimming good for my body?It is low-impact, so it is gentle on joints, and it works almost all muscles, helping you stay strong and healthy.

Hydrodynamics: The study of how water moves and interacts with objects, crucial for efficient swimming.
Aquatic Rehabilitation: Using water-based exercises and therapies to aid recovery from injuries and medical conditions.
Drowning Prevention: Strategies and education aimed at reducing the incidence of fatal and non-fatal drownings.