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What is another term for stand up paddle boarding?
What is another term for stand up paddle boarding?
- Cable skiing
- Surf skiing
- Paddle surfing (correct)
- Boogie boarding
Which water sport involves riding a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave?
Which water sport involves riding a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave?
- Paddle boarding
- Cable skiing
- Bodyboarding (correct)
- Rowing
In cable skiing, how is the skier propelled through the water?
In cable skiing, how is the skier propelled through the water?
- By a rowing shell
- Using swim fins
- With oars
- By an electrically-driven cable (correct)
What is the main difference between traditional rowing and cable skiing?
What is the main difference between traditional rowing and cable skiing?
What is the purpose of using swim fins in bodyboarding?
What is the purpose of using swim fins in bodyboarding?
What makes a boat propelled by a rowing shell different from a regular rowboat?
What makes a boat propelled by a rowing shell different from a regular rowboat?
What is the primary purpose of a snorkel?
What is the primary purpose of a snorkel?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of surfing waves?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of surfing waves?
What is the primary advantage of perfecting the dolphin kick in swimming?
What is the primary advantage of perfecting the dolphin kick in swimming?
Where is paddle boarding typically performed?
Where is paddle boarding typically performed?
What is the primary purpose of surfing?
What is the primary purpose of surfing?
Which of the following statements about snorkeling is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about snorkeling is NOT true?
Which of the following is NOT a physical benefit of aquatics mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a physical benefit of aquatics mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a social benefit of aquatics?
Which of the following is NOT a social benefit of aquatics?
Which of the following is a psychological benefit of aquatics mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a psychological benefit of aquatics mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about aquatic education techniques?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about aquatic education techniques?
Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided in the text?
Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of aquatics?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of aquatics?
What are the five events that make up the modern pentathlon in the Olympics?
What are the five events that make up the modern pentathlon in the Olympics?
In whitewater rafting, what are the primary methods used for propulsion?
In whitewater rafting, what are the primary methods used for propulsion?
What is the purpose of the 'MUSHROOM FLOAT' technique described in the text?
What is the purpose of the 'MUSHROOM FLOAT' technique described in the text?
Which sport activity has evolved from single-bladed paddlers to multi-person rafts?
Which sport activity has evolved from single-bladed paddlers to multi-person rafts?
What is the last step in the 'KICK & GLIDE' underwater technique?
What is the last step in the 'KICK & GLIDE' underwater technique?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the modern pentathlon in the Olympics?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the modern pentathlon in the Olympics?
Which of the following statements about sweep rowing is correct?
Which of the following statements about sweep rowing is correct?
Which of the following statements about sculling is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about sculling is incorrect?
What is the primary difference between sweep rowing and sculling?
What is the primary difference between sweep rowing and sculling?
Which of the following is not a type of sailing discipline mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not a type of sailing discipline mentioned in the text?
What is the relationship between sailboarding/windsurfing and surfing?
What is the relationship between sailboarding/windsurfing and surfing?
Which of the following statements about triathlon is correct?
Which of the following statements about triathlon is correct?
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Study Notes
Water Sports
- Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is also known as stand-up paddle surfing (SUPS)
Bodyboarding
- Riding a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave is called bodyboarding
- Swim fins are used in bodyboarding to improve propulsion and maneuverability
Cable Skiing
- In cable skiing, the skier is propelled through the water by an electrically driven cable system
- The main difference between traditional rowing and cable skiing is the use of an electric motor to propel the skier
Rowing
- A boat propelled by a rowing shell is different from a regular rowboat in that it uses a narrow, lightweight boat to maximize speed
- Sweep rowing involves a single oar per rower, while sculling involves two oars per rower
- The primary difference between sweep rowing and sculling is the number of oars used
Snorkeling
- The primary purpose of a snorkel is to allow a swimmer to observe underwater life without surfacing for air
- The snorkel allows swimmers to conserve energy and swim longer distances
Surfing
- Surfing involves riding a wave on a surfboard
- There are four types of surfing waves: waves with a smooth face, waves with a broken or whitewater face, waves with both smooth and broken faces, and waves with a tubular or hollow shape
Swimming
- The primary advantage of perfecting the dolphin kick in swimming is increased speed and efficiency
- The 'KICK & GLIDE' underwater technique involves using a dolphin kick and then gliding through the water to conserve energy
Paddle Boarding
- Paddle boarding is typically performed in calm waters, such as lakes, rivers, or coastal areas
Whitewater Rafting
- The primary methods used for propulsion in whitewater rafting are paddling and using the current
- The 'MUSHROOM FLOAT' technique is used to stabilize the raft in turbulent water
Sailing
- Sailboarding, also known as windsurfing, is a sailing discipline that involves riding a wave on a board with a sail
- The relationship between sailboarding/windsurfing and surfing is that they both involve riding waves, but sailboarding uses wind to propel the board
Triathlon
- Triathlon is a multi-sport event that involves swimming, cycling, and running
- The modern pentathlon in the Olympics involves five events: fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running
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