AQUATC
What muscle group is very important for swimming technique?
Core muscles.
What fitness component helps you stand up smoothly after a roll?
Balance and coordination.
What happens if you don’t tuck tightly in a backward roll?
You may get stuck or lose balance.
Which muscles are stretched in a bridge?
Back, shoulders, and hip flexors.
Why should swimmers keep their body straight and streamlined?
Tomove faster through the water
Which body part should touch the mat first in a forward roll?
The back of the shoulders (not the head!).
When doing a backward roll, where should your hands be placed?
Beside your ears, ready to push.
Which parts of the body must touch the floor in a bridge?
Hands and feet.
Which energy system is mostly used in long-distance swimming?
The aerobic system.
Why must you tuck your chin during a forward roll?
To protect your neck.
Why is pushing with your hands important in a backward roll?
To protect your neck and help lift your body over.
What fitness component is most important for a good bridge?
Flexibility