*MPEd II, Department of Physical Education, Bharathiar University, India
**Ph. D, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Bharathiar University, India
Online published on 28 March, 2018.
Swimming, which is the coordinated and harmonic movement of the human body inside a liquid medium by means of the combined action of the superior and inferior limbs, is a physical activity which is diffused throughout the whole world and it is practiced by healthy and non-healthy subjects. Swimming is one of the physical activities with less contraindication and with limited exceptions, can be suggested to individuals of both sexes and of every age range, it is one of the life saving skill. The main aim of the project is to promote cost effective and easily constructible swimming pools in hazardous free waters of the country. Pontoon pools will create professional swimmers even from the rural areas where proper swimming pools are not available. Pontoon pools are easily moveable from one place to another and it has very less maintenance. People who live in islands and coastal areas are prone to water borne disasters. It is essential that everyone knows the life saving skill swimming to meet up with such unforeseen emergencies. This pontoon swimming pool will facilitate many to learn swimming. This paper discusses the specification of the pontoon pool, its features, advantages, disadvantages and practical applicability.
Features, Advantages, Disadvantages, Applicability