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- Breaststroke - a type of swimming that involves moving both arms at the same time and kicking like a frog.
- The butterfly stroke - a way to swim in which you move your arms over the water and kick like a dolphin.
- Medley - a type of swimming race where swimmers use a mix of different strokes.
- Flip Turn - doing a somersault at the end of a swimming pool to turn around and go the other way.
- A kickboard - a floaty board that is used for kicking workouts to get stronger legs and better technique.
- Pull buoy – a buoyant device placed between one’s legs to help build upper body strength and improve one’s swimming form.
- Lane lines - the lines in a swimming pool that separate the lanes and keep the water from getting too rough.
- A starting block - a platform that swimmers use to get into place for the start of a race.
- Turns (flip turns and open turns) - ways to change direction at the end of a swimming pool.
- A lap - one full length of a swimming pool, which is usually measured in meters or yards.
- A swim cap - a tight-fitting hat that swimmers wear to keep their hair out of their faces and reduce drag.
- Goggles – eyewear worn by swimmers to protect their eyes and make it easier to see beneath.
- Swim Meet - a swimming competition where swimmers compete in different races.
- Stroke technique - the proper form and execution of swimming strokes to maximize speed and efficiency.
- Turnaround - the point at which swimmers change direction during a race or practice.
- A warm-up - a time of stretching and exercise before swimming to keep you from getting hurt and improve your performance.
- Cool down - a short time of light exercise and stretching after swimming to help muscles heal and keep them from getting stiff.
- Dive - going into the water head first from a platform or starting block.
