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Swimming can be enjoyed at a range of levels and can open the door to a variety of water-based activities. There are four strokes in swimming: breaststroke, backstroke, front crawl (or freestyle) and butterfly.

Popularity
Swimming is the country's most popular participation sport with almost 12 million people taking regularly to the pool.

Location
There are more than 4,000 public and private swimming pools across the UK.

Age
Swimming is one of the few activities that can be enjoyed throughout your life. Babies can be introduced to the pool once immunised and at the other end of the scale, the ASA provides competitive swimming opportunities for people in their 90s.

Ability
No specific qualifications are required although it is recommended you can swim a minimum of 25m to feel confident in the water.

Dedication
Individuals can swim as little or as often as they like. Professional swimmers spend more than 20 hours a week in the pool and can swim up to 70km.

Closely Related Activities
Butterfly stroke 594, Breaststroke 593, Syncronised Swimming 596, Backstroke 719, Front Crawl 718, Freestyle 595, Swimming S W D 723.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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