Human swimming

and the patron was taken to the hospital. These are just a couple incidents at my particular pool, but many other aquatic environments have situations like these that give you the opportunity to help out in dangerous situations. In addition, we are also trained to recognize distressed or drowning swimmers. According to statistics, an estimated 372,000 people died from drowning in the year 2012. Additionally, between the year 2005 and 2014, the U.S alone averaged about 3,256 unintentional…

I lacked simple confidence, I would sit in the back of the classroom and not say a word. I figured if they can’t hear me, then I wouldn’t exist to no one. There was only one place where I felt more confidence about who I was, the pool was my, how you would say comfort place. I was able to swim to the very bottom and stay there for countless minutes thinking about my life, just enjoying the water on my skin and around me. Sometimes I would wish that I could just stay in the water forever and not…

I took a deep breath in and out trying to calm myself as our car approached the curb. “Good luck today. Swim fast.” My mom said as I slowly stepped out of the car. “Thanks.” I said trying to not let my excitement take over me. I was tingling inside because today I got to swim 200 butterfly at Junior Olympics. I know what you are probably thinking, Junior Olympics is not like the actual olympics that is held every four years with the gold, silver, and bronze medals just for children. Junior…

Overview The Boys in the Boat is a historical account of the 1936 United States Olympic rowing team’s journey to the Olympics. The book reflects on all aspects of history in the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s, including the depression, family customs, World War II, and the lives of average citizens in Washington state. While heart-breaking at some points, the overall tone of this incredible story is uplifting. You will not want to put The Boys in the Boat down. Style and Voice Author Daniel Brown…

People with Eating Disorders Amanda Beard Amanda Beard is an olympian athlete who at the age of 26 had 7 olympic medals in swimming. She suffered from an eating disorder called bulimia. When she was doing photo shoots she was always in a swimsuit and when they edited the photos they would take off inches of her skin to make her look perfect so that's what she thought she had to look like. She wanted to be a great swimmer but she wanted to look pretty, skinny, and perfect. She had dealt with the…

Winston Churchill once said, “Success is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” This quote would guide me through the past few months of learning how to fish and taught me that nobody is perfect, so it is alright to struggle a little. It is how you learn from that struggle that really sets you up for how quickly you want to succeed. Learning to fish would prove to be the most important life lesson that I would experience. In fact, I would apply it to different aspects of my life.…

too terrible since it is our very first day,” Amy replied with confidence. I thought she was probably right; all of the sports that I have ever been apart of have never scared me away within the first week, but this is swim and I knew nothing about swimming. We sat in the circle with all of the experienced swimmers and other newbies while our new coaches sat in the center. Mr. Page and Mrs. Marion looked at us and smiled as our information papers and swim caps were handed to us. “How’s it…

“There is a moment during every fight with a strong fish when you wonder whether it or you will win the battle” (Hudson). Since the age of four, I have enjoyed catching bass, brim, and catfish. Thirteen years later, I finally attempted my luck at deep sea fishing. Finally, my dream came true one overcast fall weekend. During the fall, saltwater fish tend to stay closer to the top of the water and in shallow waters because of the warmer water temperatures. If the water and fish comply with the…

Kayaking Would you like to go for a relaxed paddle ride along the coastline or backwaters of Tarkarli???. Then try Kayaking which is one of the best ways to explore the beautiful coastline, backwaters and areas in and around Tarkarli. Kayaking is a very popular activity with youngsters and there are a few operators in Tarkarli who will guide you to the ideal spots for Kayaking in Tarkarli like fresh water canals and the backwaters of Tarkarli along with experienced guides. Game Fishing…

to my swim practices, social activities, and other commitments. I requested my boss allow me to teach little kids lessons in order to allow them to not have to be afraid of drowning. I pride myself in being able to teach these kids the basics of swimming as well as being requested by parents for the next lesson session. My instruction of these kids helps prevent them from failing when they go to swim on their…