Aquatic Sports
Aquatic Sports
What is Aquatics?
• Aquatic sports in the Olympics and other
international competitions, including the
disciplines of swimming, diving, synchronized
swimming, water polo, and open water
swimming.
• combines swimming pool exercise and sports
thereby providing a fun and effective workout
TYPES OF AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
COMPETITIVE WATER SPORTS
- Can either be individual or team-based. There
are world championships, olympics, and many
other competitions that test athletes in different
types of sports.
TYPES OF AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
INDIVIDUAL WATER SPORTS
- Individual performance that brings out the best in each
contender. It requires great physical strength,
perseverance, determination, positive attitude and a
burning desire to excel.
SWIMMING
• One of the most popular water sports.
• Has become one of the most common recreational
activities.
• It is a sport that test your fitness and stamina.
SURFING
• Riding a surfboard on the forward face of a wave, which
mostly carries you toward the shore.
• Balanced plays a critical role in maintaining the posture
on the various equipment that can be used for surfing.
WIND SURFING