Topic: Having a physical therapy at least once a month as an effective way in improving

Silliman University College swimmers physical endurance

Thesis Statement: Although Silliman University college swimmers have their effective
regime in swimming having a Physical therapy at least once a month as well can help
them better in enhancing and prolonging physical endurance of swimming athletes.
Indicating that having physical therapist that focus the human anatomy to guide them
along makes it easier in improving not only on their physical endurance but also in
physical prowess.

Research Questions:
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What are the major factors of having Physical therapist?

What can physical therapy do for swimming athletes?
How can physical therapy help swimming athletes?
How can the swimmers enhance and prolong the physical endurance in their own
ways?
How can physical therapy strengthen swimming athletes endurance?
Why do swimming athletes need physical therapy at least once a month?
What common treatments do physical therapy used for swimming athletes?
How do swimmers manage the expenses of physical therapy?

9) What are the experienced ailments of swimming athletes?

10)What are the types of swimming styles or strokes used by swimming athletes?
11) What kinds of regime do swimming athletes practice?
12)What are swimming athletes snacks and meals that can help boost their physical
strength?

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Topic Outline
Introduction:
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The major factors of having physical therapist

A. Practitioner
1. Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, preventive care and
consultation
B. Health care professional
1. To assist individuals maximal physical functioning and health
C. Sports therapy
1. Utilizes the principles of sports and exercises

II.

Physical therapy at least once a month

A. Minimizes high expenses of swimmer

III.

Experience of ailments of swimming athletes

A. Cramps
1. Involuntary contraction of muscles
B. heat strokes
1. Prolonged exposure to high temperature

IV.

Swimming styles or strokes used by swimming athletes

A.
B.
C.
D.

V.

Freestyle
Backstroke
Breast
Butterfly

Kinds of regime and techniques

A. Swimming tips for faster stronger and longer swimming
1. Warm up
2. Practice drills
3. Good form
4. Rest and food
5. Work on breathing
6. Warm down

B. Swimming training
1. Start off slowly
2. Get sound device
3. Get the right equipment
4. Build your base
5. Have a goal at all times