d. crawl strokes: powerful and valuable for speed swimming,

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Fndurance swimming.

This may be developed by the use of fundamental strokes over long dis-

tances.

ue Swimming under water.
This is valuable in excaping hazards. Girls should be able to swim at
least 20 feet under water.

5. Swimming fully clothed.

all of the above shoula be practiced fully clothed.

6, Entering the water.
This term is used, rather than the term diving, to meet the needs of the
war situation. While diving does develop skill and coordination,
emphasis now should be placed upen jumping into the water with and with-
out cicthing,
a.  junp feet first
b. jump withcut submerging: seful in keeping equipment dry
e. dive head first

7, Lite savings

8. Suggestions to teachers.

an. The teacher of swimming must be familiar with life saving practices.

b, Safety precautions should be observed at all times.

ec. The teaching practices suggested by the American Red Cross and the
“ar Denartment should be observed,

d. For practice in swimming fully clothed, skirts, jackets, and shoes
are advised. These shculd be white or fast-dye, and shed as little
Lint as possible, Clothing should be laundered before being used in

a pool.
Gymnastics
Man struggles against gravity continually to maintain an erect posture,
Good muscle tone contributes toward success in this strugyle. Stretching, hang

ing, balancing, running and jumping are some of the activities used to achieve

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