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What is the origin of competitive swimming as a professional sport?
What is the origin of competitive swimming as a professional sport?
- In the Stone Age as recorded in prehistoric cave paintings
- In ancient sacred texts of different civilizations
- In the nineteenth century after the development of artificial public swimming pools (correct)
- In the development of modern swimming equipment
How is swimming described in the chapter?
How is swimming described in the chapter?
- Floating on the water and using hands and feet to propel forward
- Gliding on the water surface using minimal body movements
- Submerging in the water and using breathing techniques to stay afloat
- Moving the body through the water and shifting hands and feet to avoid drowning (correct)
What is the aim of competitive swimming among swimmers?
What is the aim of competitive swimming among swimmers?
- To perform the most complex swimming techniques
- To achieve the longest distance without stopping
- To demonstrate synchronized swimming with a team
- To swim faster than other competitors (correct)
When did swimming originate as a leisure practice?
When did swimming originate as a leisure practice?
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What led to the development of swimming as a professional sport?
What led to the development of swimming as a professional sport?
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