Aquatics Flashcards
1
Q
how much does water weigh per cubic foot?
A
62.4 lbs
2
Q
water is how many times more dense than air?
A
1000
3
Q
at pubic symphasis level, how much are we supported
A
40% supported
4
Q
at xiphoid process how supported are we?
A
60%
5
Q
form drag vs. wave drag
A
form drag= increased surface area that is pushing against water. wave drag= choppiness in the water
6
Q
what determines how much strength it takes to move an object in the water
A
size and surface area
7
Q
water conducts heat away from body how much faster than air?
A
25x faster
8
Q
thermoneutral temp?
A
92
9
Q
competetive temp?
A
82
10
Q
recreation temp?
A
84
11
Q
leisure pool temp?
A
86
12
Q
swim lessons
A
88
13
Q
water temp for babies and young children or persons with disabilities
A
89 degrees
14
Q
hydrotherapy temp
A
95 degrees
15
Q
best water for little ones
A
86-92
