aquatics
Pool and ocean
Aquatics refers to sports and activities performed in or on water—swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming.
The term often appears in institutional contexts: The aquatics center hosts competitive meets year-round.
It also covers water-based fitness: She teaches aquatics classes for seniors.
Less commonly, aquatics names water plants or animals kept in tanks.
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
lane · goggles · cap · chlorine · kickboard · swimsuit · relay · lap
Portable underwater breathing gear
- snorkelUnderwater breathing pipe
- depthsLowest or innermost regions
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
wetsuit · fins · mask · regulator · tank · underwater · submerge · flippers
Water sport, board and oar
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
windsurfing · surfing · jetskiing · wakeboarding · waterskiing · tubing · boating · yachting
freestyle
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
medley · lane · goggles · cap · chlorine · kickboard · swimsuit · relay · lap · timer
scuba
Portable underwater breathing gear
- snorkelUnderwater breathing pipe
- depthsLowest or innermost regions
- decompressionReduction of pressure
buoyancy · wetsuit · fins · mask · regulator · tank · underwater · submerge · flippers · reef
paddleboarding
Water sport, board and oar
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
sailing · windsurfing · surfing · jetskiing · wakeboarding · waterskiing · tubing · boating · yachting · fishing
ocean
Massive saltwater body
plankton · kelp · seaweed · saltwater · tide · current · maritime · brackish · mangrove · estuary
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- formationCreation or arrangement
- duetPiece for two
team · noseclip · gelatin · headpiece · lifts · eggbeater · sculling · figures · artistic · grace
- community centersgymnasium, swimming pool, basketball court, locker room, locker rooms
- recreation programssummer camp, day camp, youth sports, sports leagues, adult programs
- senior wellnesshealth, wellbeing, active lifestyle, healthy diet, balance exercises
- recreation managementrecreation centers, community programs, public recreation, park services, event planning
- leisure studiesoutdoor recreation, recreation facilities, community recreation, leisure class, park planning
- senior fitnesssenior games, chair yoga, low-impact aerobics, water aerobics, balance exercises
aquaticstrack and field
Competitive stadium sports
field sports · gymnastics · running · athletics · cross-country
- aquatic lifeCreatures dwelling in water
- aquatic rescueSaving lives in water
- aquatic mammalsWarm-blooded ocean dwellers
- aquatic animalsCreatures dwelling in water
- aquatic centerSwimming and diving venue
- aquatic sportsCompetitions held in water