The Three Main Categories of Water Sports Explored
Water sports have always been among man’s favorite and most challenging sports. Whether it is on the water, in the water or under the water, water sports have always fascinated the adventurer and sports lover. What is it that distinguishes these types of sports from other sports? What are their advantages? In addition, what are the different kinds of water sports? Read on as we tell you more…
Advantages of Water Sports:
Why are they so special? “The sheer fun of being in water,” says 28-year-old Natalie, a water sports lover. According to her, some of the major benefits include:
* They set the stage for excellent fitness exercises that stretch your muscles and build strength in unique ways.
* Unlike other sports, you aren’t sweating as you do them, so even though you’re working hard, your body temp stays cool.
* Since they are so different from other sports, competing in the water, an element we were not built for is a fantastic challenge.
* Especially for those sports, which require holding one’s breath, the athlete must develop larger lungs, capable of holding more air, thus staying beneath the surface for a longer period of time. The natural benefit of larger lungs and the ability to breath in more air is a healthier body. Like water, the more oxygen we can get into our bodies, the more efficiently our bodies work.
There are a large number of sports that involve water. They can be classified into these categories: In the water, under the water, and on the water.
In the Water:
The most popular is, of course, swimming. The human race mastered this skill long ago. Swimming forms an interesting component of several other major sports or activities that include:
* The Triathlon: This is a combination of swimming, cycling, and running.
* Modern Pentathlon: It includes epee fencing, pistol shooting, swimming, show-horse jumping, and cross country running.
* Rescue Swimming: Swimming with a mission to rescue other swimmers. As a water sport, it helps develop a variety of key attributes. Strength, Leadership, and staying calm in high-pressure situations are necessary abilities, which are also great life skills to possess.
* Snorkeling is a very popular water activity. It is the practice of swimming on the surface of the water equipped with a mask and short tube known as a snorkel.
There are several group sports that are played in water. These include:
* Water Basketball: A team, ball, basket, water. It’s very similar to basketball in water.
* Water Polo: A physical team sport that requires strength for hard throwing, endurance, and extremely fast reflexes for defense.
* Synchronized Swimming: A hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and ballet. Endurance, Awareness, and Flexibility are the hallmarks of this sport.
* Surf Lifesaving is a competitive sport that evolved from the training activities of lifeguards at surf beaches.
Underwater Sports:
These include various forms of diving. Among the most popular underwater sports are:
* Scuba Diving is an adventure unto itself. Each person is required to take professional lessons to learn it after which the person becomes a Certified Diver. With mask, wet suit (body suit) fins for the feet, and a Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA)- you’re ready to enter a world you never knew existed beneath the surface.
* Free Diving: The aim of the diver is to dive in and swim down to the maximum depth without a breathing apparatus. Necessary tools are great lungs, and the ability to equalize the water pressure, which builds on the ears as one travels deeper.
Underwater group sports include:
* Underwater Rugby that is played with a ball that is naturally buoyant. Here breathing is done through a snorkel and tackling is only allowed if you have the ball or are tackling the one holding it.
* Underwater Hockey is played under water with short wooden curved sticks and a heavy puck. In this game, players wear diving masks, snorkels, and fins and must surface to breathe while teammates continue the game on the pool bottom.
Water sports that take place ON the surface are a special breed. They’re usually extremely fast-past, requiring the participant to be fully aware at all times, and can be some of the more dangerous sports.
Surface Sports Include:
* Boating: Races are held every year in different parts of the world. Like car racing, the boats are sometimes made from extremely light, fragile material and the danger level rises with the speeds.
* Canoe polo: Playing polo using a canoe
* Body boarding: This sport is similar to surfing. However, the board is smaller and the person lies on the board.
* Surface Skimming: These types of sports include traditional surfing, water skiing, kneeboarding, and wake boarding. They require great footwork, and excellent balance.
There are excellent water sports associations that offer training, organized expeditions, and adventure sports in thrilling destinations all over the world. The Internet, as always, has the most up-to-date information on how you can get involved. Keep checking regularly, and in the meantime pick your favorite sport and dive in!
Summary:
There are a large number of sports that involve water. They can be classified into these categories: In the water, under the water, and on the water.
Brooke Hayles
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