Kinesiology (SWC)

Moving around in water is one of the basic physical skills of modern man. Swimming can be learned at any age and is also suitable as a sport for everyone. Swimming is easy on the joints, uses many different muscle groups, improves endurance, promotes lung function, strengthens the immune system and leads to better blood circulation. Swimming is therefore a sport for everyone, regardless of ability level, body type and previous experience. It can be practiced both as an independent health or competitive sport and as a supplement to other sports.

However, as with any other sport, there are methodological and scientific principles to be observed. The methodological structure ranges from getting used to the water, through dry exercises and learning with aids, to the actual movement in the water. The theory of movement deals with the structure, processes, conditions and consequences of sporting movements, in this case swimming. An understanding of the biomechanical principles of swimming techniques is crucial for the development, learning and teaching of correct techniques.

Building on this, the basics of swimming techniques as well as the anatomy and technique of swimming styles, turning techniques and measures for correcting movement in the respective disciplines are covered.

Swimming styles covered:

• Crawl
• Back crawl
• dolphin
• breaststroke