Aquatics: Basic Terms In Swimming

Question 1

The hard surface around the pool.

Answer 1

Deck

Question 2

Triangular pennants alternating two or more contrasting colors suspended online stretched over each lane; Short course yard pool they are 15 feet from the wall, in a meter pool they are 5 meters from the wall. Used primarily to notify back strokers the wall is coming

Answer 2

Flag

Question 3

A flat rectangular piece of Styrofoam used to isolate leg muscles in kick sets.

Answer 3

Kickboard

Question 4

Specific area in which the swimmer is assigned to swim

Answer 4

Lane

Question 5

The floating markers which separate adjacent lanes. The first 5 yards (or meters) and the last 5 yards (or meters) of the lane line are usually marked as one solid color. This to alert swimmers for turns. In between the lines usually alternate colors

Answer 5

Lane lines

Question 6

2 types of lane line

Answer 6

Centerline and T and Target line

Question 7

Distance from one end of the pool to the other end and back. In a 25 yards, in a 50 is 100 meters.

Answer 7

Lap

Question 8

Distance from one end of the pool to the other. It could be 25 yards, 25 meters, or 50 meters depending on the length of the pool.

Answer 8

Length

Question 9

Used as both an adjective and a noun in describing a 50 meter long pool.

Answer 9

Long course

Question 10

The body of water we hope you will be moving through and getting out of at the end of a workout.

Answer 10

Pool

Question 11

Usually, two cylinders of Styrofoam tied together with rope and placed between the legs. It enables you to focus on your pull without kicking. (also called pull girt)

Answer 11

Pull Buoy

Question 12

Used as both an adjective and a noun in most of the world to describe a 25 meter long pool. In the United States, it commonly describes a 25 yard pool

Answer 12

Short Course

Question 13

A group of swimmers representing the same club.

Answer 13

Team

Question 14

Part of an automatic timing device placed on wall of each lane that will register the time when the swimmer completes the distance. The unit is activated when touched by whatever part of the body that hits it first, be it the hand, head or foot.

Answer 14

Touch pad

Question 15

Vertical portion of the pool, or the touch pad at the end of the course.

Answer 15

Wall

Question 16

the official who inspects competitors to determine that the stroke being used is legal.

Answer 16

Stroke judge

Question 17

the official who ensures that all turns are completed correctly in a race..

Answer 17

Turn judge

Question 18

The swimmer is stretched with the arms to the front, the head between the arms and the feet to the back. This streamlined shape minimizes resistance and allows the swimmer to glide, for example after a start, a push off from a wall, or to rest between strokes

Answer 18

Gliding

Question 19

inhaling air out from the water, exhaling air when in the water as producing bubbles in the water.

Answer 19

Bubbling

Question 20

prevents your hair from heading towards your eyes. Swim caps are usually made up of plastic or rubber. Remember to dry your cap properly after usage and sprinkle some talc on it. A ____________, or bathing cap, is silicone, latex or Lycra cap worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.

Answer 20

Swim cap

Question 21

Competitive ____________ are made of tightly fitted silicone, latex, or lycra that hugs the skull of its user, providing cover for his or her hair. This reduces drag in the water caused by loose hair. During longer swimming sessions, a __________ keeps the head warm.

Answer 21

swim caps

Question 22

are essential parts of swimming accessory. You must choose these carefully, for a wrong choice led to problems in future, regarding which you might have to repent. Its role is to keep the water out of your eyes. Never compromise on quality and try out different pairs to find which one is right for your eyes

Answer 22

Goggles

Question 23

These are training equipment’s which help improve your kicking power. These are gripped with both the hands when training. If you find your ankles not that strong and flexible, then you can use swim fins in place of this to boost your ankle flexibility

Answer 23

Kickboards

Question 24

condition your upper body muscles and enable you maintain a good swimming posture by keeping your lower body elevated in water.

Answer 24

Pull buoy

Question 25

These are timing devices that let one decide on time accurately. A swimming competition is just not possible sans stopwatches.

Answer 25

Stopwatches

Question 26

are most used for swimmers looking to develop their upper body strength as they work the muscles in the back, chest, arms and shoulders. They do this by stopping the water from flowing through your fingers, allowing you to perform your arm pull with more power.

Answer 26

Hand paddles

Question 27

By eliminating the need to breathe, swimmers can relax in the water, maintain body alignment and improve stroke efficiency. The one-way purge valve allows water to flow out of this without entering the mouthpiece.

Answer 27

Snorkel

Question 28

This also helps build muscle while improving your up-kick, ankle flexibility, overall body positioning, and conditioning.

Answer 28

Training fins

Question 29

Where the participant stand before swimming

Answer 29

Starting block