What is the values of swimming?

Answer 1

Being a competent swimmer will give people the ability to stay afloat and rescue themselves if they happen to fall into water.

There is a big difference in being able to stay afloat when wearing a swimming costume in the swimming baths than compared to staying afloat fully clothed in potentially running water (i.e. a river) therefore to achieve the full potential of the water safety value of swimming you would need to be a good swimmer in the swimming pool enviironment

Answer 2

Personal goals, physical strength, mental strength, teaches practice, shows improvement, you only race against the clock, if you are on a team you make friends and become a family, it can be helpful when your plane crashes into the Pacific Ocean, or your boat sinks in the English Channel.

Answer 3

Swimming helps you build muscle without straining them, like running does. It is easy on your joints, and won't cause joint problems. Also, you don't get wet from sweat when working out!

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Answer 4

Swimming helps you build muscle without straining them, like running does. It is easy on your joints, and won't cause joint problems. Also, you don't get wet from sweat when working out!

Answer 5

Swimming helps you build muscle without straining them, like running does. It is easy on your joints, and won't cause joint problems. Also, you don't get wet from sweat when working out!

Answer 6

Gymnastics are good for flexibility, hobby/ personal interest, and unwinding. Doing gymnastics helps un-stiffen your body. It helps you feel better, so you can do better.

Answer 7

The purpose of swimming is for exercise, and to have fun! Many people who swim love it. It is also not bad for your joints as running is.