If you love to swim, like music and dance and are interested in gymnastics, then chances are you will love synchronized swimming. It is a fun sport which combines all of these elements. It is a dynamically beautiful, yet physically demanding sport consisting of free and creative routines synchronized to music for solos, duets and teams of four or more, plus figures and technical routines which include required elements.
In addition to technical elements, such as figures and routines (with required elements), training incorporates the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles of physical literacy, specialization, developmental age and sensitive periods; to ensure athletes are well rounded, with excellent physical literacy, fundamental sport skills and motor abilities. The focus is on development of core fundamental skills, with an emphasis on fun and fitness.
In order to excel, athletes must possess superb aquatic skills, be in top physical condition and have highly developed strength, endurance, breath control, flexibility and balance. Respect, cooperation, commitment and above all, good sportsmanship are core values instilled in all synchronized swimmers.
Artistic swimming offers substantial health benefits. Artistic swimming provides a good whole-body workout; swimmers work to stay afloat and the manoeuvres required in the routines put balance and core to the test. It's also low-impact and works the brain for good cognitive benefits, since swimmers are required to memorize moves and master routines to the timing of music and in synchronization with teammates.
In addition to technical elements, such as figures and routines (with required elements), training incorporates the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles of physical literacy, specialization, developmental age and sensitive periods; to ensure athletes are well rounded, with excellent physical literacy, fundamental sport skills and motor abilities. The focus is on development of core fundamental skills, with an emphasis on fun and fitness.
In order to excel, athletes must possess superb aquatic skills, be in top physical condition and have highly developed strength, endurance, breath control, flexibility and balance. Respect, cooperation, commitment and above all, good sportsmanship are core values instilled in all synchronized swimmers.
Artistic swimming offers substantial health benefits. Artistic swimming provides a good whole-body workout; swimmers work to stay afloat and the manoeuvres required in the routines put balance and core to the test. It's also low-impact and works the brain for good cognitive benefits, since swimmers are required to memorize moves and master routines to the timing of music and in synchronization with teammates.
Figures | Technical Elements
Routines | Creative, Artistic Expression