Vocab Week 13

Front

What is a series of arm movements in and out of the water called?

Back

Strokes

Front

What do you call an event where athletes compete against each other?

Back

Meet

Front

What is the term for the distance from one end of the pool to the other?

Back

Laps

Front

How is a pool divided lengthwise for swimming?

Back

Lane

Front

What does it mean to gradually do less of something in training?

Back

Taper

Front

What is the primary purpose of swimming strokes?

Back

To propel the swimmer through the water.

Front

What are the different types of swimming strokes?

Back

Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly.

Front

What is the significance of a swimming meet?

Back

It allows swimmers to compete and measure their performance against others.

Front

How many laps are typically in a standard swimming competition?

Back

It varies by event, but common distances include 50m, 100m, 200m, etc.

Front

What is the role of lanes in a swimming pool?

Back

Lanes provide designated areas for swimmers to compete without interference.