SWIMMING EQUIPMENT Flashcards
10 swimming equipments
- wetsuits
- swimsuits
- pull buoy
- kickboards
- swimming fins
- swim cap
- swimming goggles
- nose clips
- ear plugs
- swim paddles
They stretch in a good way when soaked in water, they are soft and gentle on the skin, durable even during water sports, it dry quickly and can be resistant to chemicals in the water and UV rays from the sun.
wetsuits
are more fitted for pool swimming or beachside fun.
are more often designed for their comfort and style, regardless of water conditions.
swimsuits
should primarily be used as a tool to support the legs while learning the arm movements, Practicing regularly with a _____ can help you build arm strength and correct poor swimming form for many different strokes so you can swim faster and more efficiently.
pull buoy
is made of foam, plastic and d any buoyant material, isolate, a swimmer’s lower body. The swimmer holds the board out in front of them and uses only their legs to travel through the water. These are used to strengthen a swimmer core and kicking strength and to help teach a swimmer how to kick better when swimming.
kickboards
are fins that swimmers wear on their feet, they are the most commonly used by divers who are scuba diving or snorkeling deep waters and exploring. Swimming to help swimmers better their kicking while swimming, fins will increase the power of a swimmer’s kicks.
swimming fins
is an elastic cap made of plastic that goes over the head of a swimmer.
Swimmers wear ____ to keep their hair from getting very wet, but their hair will still get a little damp. Swimmers will also wear ____ to cover their hair and increase their aerodynamics. These helps swimmers go faster, and all competitive swimmers wear them during competitions.
swim cap
are worn to protect the eye from the water and chlorine in swimming pools. _______ are worn to be able to keep their eyes open underwater, swimmers want to keep their eyes open underwater to see where they are going and to continue swimming in a straight line.
swimming goggles
are little devices made of bent wire padded with rubber. They are designed to keep the water out of your nose. The main advantage of wearing a _________ swimming is that it during all strokes.
nose clips
for swimmi ng can help prevent water from entering your ears and causing infections, reduce the risk of swimmer’s ear, prevent vertigo or dizziness caused by water.
earplugs
are a way to increase the propulsive force that swimmers generate in t he water. The added surface area of the paddle allows you to pull more water, strengthening the shoulders and arms, reinforcing proper swimming technique, and hurtling you through the water faster than using your hands.
swimming paddles
