30 Questions
During the aquatic sports presentation, who explained the flamingo position?
Kaibrie
At what time was the barracuda sculling technique explained during the lesson plan?
9:48
What equipment was needed for the aquatic sports presentation?
Float belt, kickboard, hoola hoop, pull buoy, swim cap, and swimsuit
What was the goal of the tub positions exercise?
To not let the kickboard float off your legs
Who demonstrated the ballet leg double position?
Kaibrie
What was the first activity in the lesson plan?
Warm Up- front crawl and kick pulls
What time did the three-person highlights demonstration occur?
10:02
What was the second activity in the lesson plan?
Sculling basics
Who explained the barracuda sculling technique?
Kaibrie
What was the last activity in the lesson plan before the three-person highlights demonstration?
Ballet leg single position
What was synchronized swimming rebranded as at and after the Rio Summer Olympics in 2016?
Artistic Swimming
Which country's CEO of artistic swimming described the sport as 'truly the most demanding sport that there is in the Olympic program'?
USA
In what year did synchronized swimming include male and female participants until it switched to female only?
Late 1940s
What is the primary reason for the improvement of emotional and physical health in artistic swimming?
Release of endorphins
Which component is NOT a key element in the sport of artistic swimming?
Speed
What was the original title of synchronized swimming before it switched to synchronized swimming in 1933?
Water Ballet
In which country did the first group of artistic swimmers originate around 1891?
Germany
What is the primary reason for the improvement of the cardiovascular system in artistic swimming?
Decreases the risk of coronary heart disease
When did FINA allow mixed doubles teams in artistic swimming?
2015
Which of the following is NOT a common cross-training skill for higher level artistic swimmers?
Boxing
What are the age categories for the provincial stream in artistic swimming events?
Precompetitive, 8U, 10U, 12U, youth, and senior categories
What type of routine marks are combined with figure marks for athletes in the provincial stream?
Routine marks
What do national stream athletes in artistic swimming place in any order in a tech routine?
Elements
What is mandatory for free routine creativity for national stream athletes?
Free routine creativity
What are some specific technicalities in artistic swimming?
Aligning with the center red flag, waiting behind the flag, and time limits for walk on and dive in
What are some common injuries in artistic swimming?
Knees, shoulders, lower back pain, concussions, and potential drowning and slipping/falling risks
What is a common misrepresentation of artistic swimming in media?
Flowered swim caps and diving into the pool in a cascade
What do swimmers use due to the average hair length and thickness in artistic swimming?
Hair gelatin
How often are Olympic events held for artistic swimming?
Every four years
In which stream are longer and harder figures called elements part of the technical routine?
National stream
Study Notes
Artistic Swimming Competition and Common Technicalities
- Artistic swimming events include solo free, solo tech, duet free, duet tech, mixed duet, team tech, team free, mixed team, combo, and highlight routine, each with age categories.
- In the provincial stream, there are precompetitive, 8U, 10U, 12U, youth, and senior categories; in the national stream, there are 13-15, junior, and senior categories.
- Athletes in the provincial stream compete in figure and routine competitions, with routine marks combined with figure marks to give a championship score.
- National stream athletes have longer and harder figures called elements, which they place in any order in a tech routine, without a figure competition.
- Free routine creativity is mandatory for national stream athletes, and the tech routine and free routine are not combined for a championship mark.
- Artistic swimming is also international, with annual World competitions and Olympic events every four years.
- The sport has specific technicalities, such as aligning with the center red flag, waiting behind the flag in routine competitions, and time limits for walk on and dive in.
- Makeup rules include limitations on coverage and eye makeup dimensions.
- Common injuries in the sport include knees, shoulders, lower back pain, concussions, and potential drowning and slipping/falling risks.
- Artistic swimming is often misrepresented in media, with the common stereotype of flowered swim caps and diving into the pool in a cascade.
- Swimmers use hair gelatin, and the average hair length and thickness require three packages.
- The sport is commonly seen in music videos and TV shows, but the portrayal is often inaccurate in terms of actual competition and hair care practices.
Test your knowledge of artistic swimming competition technicalities and common misconceptions with this quiz. From age categories to routine requirements and makeup rules, challenge yourself to see how much you know about this unique and often misrepresented sport.
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