natatoriums
Indoor pool buildings
Natatoriums are indoor swimming pools or buildings housing them.
The word is formal and somewhat old-fashioned, appearing mainly in institutional contexts: The university's natatorium hosts competitive swim meets.
A single facility is a natatorium.
Competitive aquatic events
- lanesParallel traffic divisions
- starting blocksAnchored footrests for racers
- timersDuration-measuring devices
- heatsIncreases temperature
finals · qualifiers · personal best · records · podium · trophies · touchpads · lane lines
One who instructs
- swimmerOne who moves through water
- lapsComplete track circuits
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
endurance · interval · kickboard · tumble turn · tapering · resistance · aerobic · anaerobic
Unrestricted public pool session
- floatiesInflatable swim aids
- pool noodlesLong foam flotation aids
- water aerobicsFitness performed in pools
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
sunscreen · towels · swimsuits · goggles · swim cap · lessons · wading pool · diving well
Enclosed aquatic recreation area
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- diving boardElevated pool launching platform
- locker roomShared space for dressing
showers · bleachers · temperature control · humidity · ventilation · tile · gutters · overflow
Water-based medical treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- aquatic therapyRehabilitation using water immersion
- accessibilityEase of approach
- rampsInclined connecting surfaces
lifts · buoyancy · low-impact exercise · recovery · physical therapy
swim meets
Competitive aquatic events
- lanesParallel traffic divisions
- starting blocksAnchored footrests for racers
- timersDuration-measuring devices
heats · finals · qualifiers · personal best · records · podium · trophies · touchpads · lane lines · disqualification
coach
One who instructs
technique · endurance · interval · kickboard · tumble turn · tapering · resistance · aerobic · anaerobic · workout
open swim
Unrestricted public pool session
- floatiesInflatable swim aids
- pool noodlesLong foam flotation aids
- water aerobicsFitness performed in pools
splash · sunscreen · towels · swimsuits · goggles · swim cap · lessons · wading pool · diving well · waterslide
indoor pool
Enclosed aquatic recreation area
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- diving boardElevated pool launching platform
locker room · showers · bleachers · temperature control · humidity · ventilation · tile · gutters · overflow · lighting
hydrotherapy
Water-based medical treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- aquatic therapyRehabilitation using water immersion
- accessibilityEase of approach
ramps · lifts · buoyancy · low-impact exercise · recovery · physical therapy
natatoriumsoutdoor pools
Unenclosed swimming facilities
lidos · swimming holes · beaches · rooftop pools · beach clubs
natatoriumsgymnasiums
Indoor fitness facilities
gyms · basketball courts · tennis courts · fitness centers · ice rinks
natatoriumslakes
Large inland water bodies
rivers · oceans · ponds · swimming holes · natural springs