Author(s): Susan Meredith

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Get more out of watching Aquatics, whether on TV or at a live event by understanding what's the rules and aims of each discipline. This title includes swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. It is highly suitable for Olympics 2012 but also for other championships. See how the pros achieve their incredible feats and learn how to spot their tricks and tactics. Follow step-by-step illustrations of their techniques and understand how events are organized, including judging and heats. There are lots of facts e.g. Did you know there are over 200 different dive combinations? Or that swimmers shave their bodies to make them super-streamlined?