What are water sports called?
Sports that occur in or on the water are called water sports. There are different types of popular water sports around the world. Swimming and Diving. Swimming is the act of moving through water by using the arms, legs, and body in motions called strokes, such as the backstroke, breaststroke, and crawl. Competitive swimming is one of the world’s most popular sports. Diving is the act of plunging into water, usually off a diving “board.” People dive competitively by performing airborne acrobatics before entering the water. Surfing. Surfing is the act of riding on waves. Traditionally, people surf by lying, kneeling, or standing on a surfboard; however, they may also surf with just their body (bodysurfing), or with a sail attached to the board (windsurfing). Competition takes place wherever waves are ridden, from Hawaii to indoor wave pools. Surfers are judged based on the wave’s size, the distance ridden, and the quality of maneuvers. Waterskiing. Waterskiing is an ac...