Swimming and Diving Concepts

What type of dive begins facing forward toward the water and rotates toward the springboard or platform?

• Inward Dive

• Twisting Dive

• Arm stand Dive

• Reverse Dive

Lonilane is 28 years old. In what division in diving is she allowed to compete?

• Rookie

• Junior

• Senior

• Masters

Ace Marco is a professional diver. His signature dive begins facing forward toward the water, and then rotates toward the water. What is his signature dive?

• Reverse Dive

• Forward Dive

• Twisting Dive

• Inward Dive

Which of the following categories of dive often referred as optional dive?

• Voluntary dives without limit

• Voluntary dives with limit

• Required dives

• Forward dive

Which of the following diving officials oversees the scoring table and verifies results?

• Overseer

• Secretary

• Referee

• Umpire

How many points will be deducted if the diver bounced on the board before takeoff?

• 2 points

• 1 1/2 points

• 1 point

• 1/2 point

How long is a diving springboard?

• 16 inches

• 16 feet

• 20 inches

• 20 feet

Which part of a dive refers to the amount of height in the air achieved after takeoff?

• Takeoff

• Execution

• Entry

• Elevation

Where was the first swimming championship held?

• USA

• France

• Japan

• Canada

What is the primary objective of competitive diving?

• Record the fastest time

• Receive the highest score from the judges

• Record the most laps

• Demonstrate the highest degree of difficulty