Swimming Equipments

Question 1

Competitive swimwear seeks to improve upon bare skin for a speed advantage and coverage.

Answer 1

swimsuit

Question 2

• In 2009, FINA rules and regulations banned

suits which go ______ the level or _____ the _____ for men

suits which extend past the _____ or cover the _____ for women.

Answer 2

• In 2009, FINA rules and regulations banned

suits which go above the level or below the knee for men

suits which extend past the shoulders or cover the neck for women.

Question 3

• It keeps the water and chlorine out of the swimmer’s eyes.

Answer 3

goggles

Question 4

• ______ may be tinted to counteract glare at outdoor pools.

Answer 4

goggles

Question 5

keeps the swimmer’s hair out of the way to reduce drag.

Answer 5

Swim cap

Question 6

Swim cap may be made of l______, s______ , s________ or l______.

Answer 6

• Caps may be made of latex, silicone, spandex or lyca.

Question 7

what are the 5 swimming equipments

Answer 7

swimsuit
goggles
swim cap
earplugs
nose clips

Question 8

are used to help kick faster and build strength and technique, but are illegal in a race.

Answer 8

Swim fins or rubber fins

Question 9

Swimmers use these plastic devices to build arm and shoulders strength while refining hand-pulling technique.

Answer 9

Hand paddles

Question 10

is a foam board that swimmers use to support the weight of the upper body while they focus on kicking.

Answer 10

Kickboard

Question 11

Often used at the same time as hand paddles, ______ ________ support swimmer’s legs (and prevent them from kicking) while they focus on pulling.

Answer 11

pull buoys

Question 12

It is made of foam so they float in the water and swimmers hold them in between the thighs.

Answer 12

pull buoys