List of water sports

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-water-sports

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Categorized by immersion level: surface, submerged, and speed-based
2. What is the olympic status?Numerous water sports are integral components of the Summer Olympic Games
3. What are surface water sports and how do they get their power?Surface sports like sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing use the wind to move across the water. They need a good understanding of how wind and water work together.
4. What is artistic swimming and what makes it special?Artistic swimming blends strong swimming skills with graceful moves and music. It shows both athletic strength and artistic creativity.

Hydrodynamics: The study of how water flows around objects and the forces it exerts.
Cardiovascular Fitness: The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves around solid objects and the forces involved.