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When was the Tomb of the Diver constructed?
When was the Tomb of the Diver constructed?
- 480 BC (correct)
- 500 BC
- 520 BC
- 450 BC
Where did the origins of modern diving originate?
Where did the origins of modern diving originate?
- Cairo, Egypt
- Rome, Italy
- Halle, Germany and Sweden (correct)
- Athens, Greece
What was the traditional specialty of the guild of salt boilers in Halle, Germany?
What was the traditional specialty of the guild of salt boilers in Halle, Germany?
- Metalworking
- Carpentry
- Practising swimming and diving skills (correct)
- Farming
What is the most common age group among the U.S. diving injuries treated in 2013?
What is the most common age group among the U.S. diving injuries treated in 2013?
What percentage of diving athletes sustained an injury during the 2012 Summer Olympics?
What percentage of diving athletes sustained an injury during the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Which factor increases the risk of diving-related spinal cord injury?
Which factor increases the risk of diving-related spinal cord injury?
When was diving added to the Olympic programme?
When was diving added to the Olympic programme?
What was the goal of the founding of FINA in 1908?
What was the goal of the founding of FINA in 1908?
What elements do judges base their overall impression of a dive on in competitive diving?
What elements do judges base their overall impression of a dive on in competitive diving?
What is the specific requirement for the approach in a running dive?
What is the specific requirement for the approach in a running dive?
What is the key requirement for the take-off in Olympic diving?
What is the key requirement for the take-off in Olympic diving?
What is the distinguishing factor for platform diving compared to springboard diving?
What is the distinguishing factor for platform diving compared to springboard diving?
What factor plays a crucial role in reducing diving-related injuries?
What factor plays a crucial role in reducing diving-related injuries?
Which organization offers diving injury prevention programs for different age groups?
Which organization offers diving injury prevention programs for different age groups?
What is emphasized as essential for vigilance and reducing the risk of injury in physical activities?
What is emphasized as essential for vigilance and reducing the risk of injury in physical activities?
When was synchronized diving introduced at the Olympic Games?
When was synchronized diving introduced at the Olympic Games?
Who became the first Olympic diving champion in 1904?
Who became the first Olympic diving champion in 1904?
When was platform diving for women introduced at the Olympic Games?
When was platform diving for women introduced at the Olympic Games?
Who was the first person in charge of FINA with the title Honorary Secretary/Treasurer?
Who was the first person in charge of FINA with the title Honorary Secretary/Treasurer?
At which Olympic Games was springboard diving for women added?
At which Olympic Games was springboard diving for women added?
What is the width of the springboard used in Olympic diving?
What is the width of the springboard used in Olympic diving?
Where is the fulcrum located on the springboard used in Olympic diving?
Where is the fulcrum located on the springboard used in Olympic diving?
What is the preferred position of the fulcrum by most Olympic-Caliber divers?
What is the preferred position of the fulcrum by most Olympic-Caliber divers?
What is the purpose of the personal miniature towel (shammy) that divers bring with them on the springboard or platform?
What is the purpose of the personal miniature towel (shammy) that divers bring with them on the springboard or platform?
Where can continually running showers and bubbling hot tubs be found in the men’s and women’s diving venue?
Where can continually running showers and bubbling hot tubs be found in the men’s and women’s diving venue?
What do competitive diving judges base their overall impression on?
What do competitive diving judges base their overall impression on?
What are the starting positions for dives in competitive diving?
What are the starting positions for dives in competitive diving?
How are dives categorized in competitive diving?
How are dives categorized in competitive diving?
What do judges award points for in competitive diving?
What do judges award points for in competitive diving?
What are the specific requirements for platform diving equipment?
What are the specific requirements for platform diving equipment?
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Study Notes
Diving Injury Prevention Strategies
- 94% of spinal cord injuries in diving occur without a trained lifeguard present, emphasizing the importance of supervision.
- Proper diving techniques, safety protocols, and training load can reduce the risk of injury.
- Holding hands together, locking thumbs, and extending arms beyond the head reduces the risk of head and neck injury.
- Factors such as air time, entry angle, and steering technique play a crucial role in reducing diving-related injuries.
- Incorporating balance and strength conditioning into training programs can help reduce the risk of injury.
- The Oslo Sport Trauma Research Centre has developed exercises specifically to reduce the risk of shoulder and back injuries in diving.
- The Get Set app, developed by the Oslo Sports Trauma Centre, provides exercises for strengthening different body parts and specific to diving.
- Concussions are common in diving, and it is crucial to recognize, prevent, and manage them using resources like the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT).
- Parachute Canada offers diving injury prevention programs for different age groups, aiming to educate about the importance of spinal cord injury prevention.
- Sufficient sleep is essential for vigilance and reducing the risk of injury in physical activities.
- Annual sport-related physical evaluations can help reduce the risk of injury by ensuring fitness to participate in competitive diving.
- Coaches and teachers play a vital role in incorporating prevention strategies into training and policies for diving.
Competitive Diving Rules and Requirements
- FINA promotes international competitions with universally accepted rules.
- Competitive diving judges base their overall impression on the starting position, approach, take-off, flight, and entry into the water.
- Judges must not be influenced by factors like the dive's difficulty or starting position.
- Dives are categorized into six types and are assigned corresponding numbers.
- Starting positions include forward, back, reverse, inward, arm-stand, and twisting dives.
- The approach for a dive must be smooth, aesthetically pleasing, and in a forward direction.
- Different take-off requirements exist for various types of dives.
- Divers must execute the flight and entry into the water in specific positions.
- Judges award 0 to 10 points for a dive based on their overall impression.
- Synchronized diving has specific requirements for men and women.
- Springboard and platform diving have specific dive requirements for men and women.
- The required equipment for platform diving is a flat, rigid, non-slip surface elevated 10 meters above the water.
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