Competitive swimming is a major international sport with countries all around the world that are committed to the application of scientific training to enhance athletic performance. Sports biomechanics is closely related to the technical aspects of swimming; and therefore, this paper utilizes biomechanical analysis to elucidate the factors that influence skills in swimming and their applications to efficient movement. Because swimming differs greatly from general terrestial movements, the entire movement is surrounded by the water medium, so fluid cognition is of primary significance. The important biomechanical characteristics of the fluid environment include: fluid resistance, fluid lift, and propulsion. It is essential to have an optimal understanding of the environmental characteristics of water, in addition to efficient swimming skill cognition, and employ an optimal mechanical acceleration pattern in order to reduce water resistance and effectively increase water propulsion.