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Swimming is a skill everyone must learn as it is literally a life saving skill! Nothing like lazing in a pool on a hot summer day. But fun aside, there are a lot of young adults for whom swimming is more of a passion which they would like to pursue professionally.

Although swimming in India is not as popular as in other countries, it is still possible to excel at this sport with dedication, focus, and hardwork .

Do remember, swimming is approved olympic sport and there 37 medals to be won (Only Athletics with 48 medals in the offering is above swimming number of medals in Olympics)

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Starting salary

10000

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What You Need To Know About This Career Option

What qualification required to become a professional Swimmer

It is obvious you don't need a graduate degree or any professional qualification to learn swimming or to become a competitive swimmer. At the same time, please remember that in order to pursue a career as a coach or a lifeguard or for other job opportunities as a swimmer; you will need graduate degrees in physical education and other certifications.

In order to become a competitive swimmer, you must join an academy that teaches all the finer aspects of swimming. Right from the basics of staying afloat in water to the various complex swimming strokes such as butterfly stroke, breaststroke, backstroke etc.

The Swimming Federation of India promotes aquatic sport in order to win accolades at the Olympics and other World Championships. It also works proactively towards promoting the 'Khelo India' initiative that aims to kindle the interest in sports and thereby increase participation.

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You can also explore the website  to understand the 'Khelo Initiative' launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

What are the different types of swimmers and their training practices

Different types of swimming events require different types of training. The following is a list of different swimmers and their training practices.

Sprinters - They typically train for short term events such as 50m or the 100m. This involves high intensity training that emphasises more on power and strength. It also focuses more on anaerobic training.
Mid-Distance - They compete in 200m and/or 500m freestyle. Aerobic training is part of their training for mid-size events.
Distance - It involves 500m+ freestyle and also focuses more on aerobic training. Considering the distance, it requires more stamina and power. Training in developing good lung power is also required for this type of event.
Strokers - They can be both mid-distance as well as sprinters are trained in all styles of swimming freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly stroke and backwards stroke.
Imers - They compete for individual medals either in 200m or 400m or both. They are trained in every stroke. They are also taught to switch between strokes effortlessly.

What basic skills required to be a Swimmer

Swimming is all about synchronising your breath and your stroke. Endurance training is an integral part of this sport, as it requires you to be in water at all times. Basic skills combined with stroke skills gives you a complete set to master the sport…