Sports Studies – NCAA, Youth Sports, And Sport Psychology Practice Test

Which biomechanical change is associated with swimming turns?

Fosbury Flop Breaststroke Glide Turn Flip Turn

Correct Answer:

Flip Turn

Explanation:

Turning in swimming relies on a rapid change in body orientation to redirect momentum at the wall. The flip turn does this by a quick forward somersault, tucking the body so the feet reach the wall and a tight, streamlined push-off follows. This sequence preserves speed and minimizes drag, which is why it’s the key biomechanical change associated with swimming turns. The other options don’t capture that rotational reversal: the Fosbury Flop is a high-jump technique, breaststroke is a stroke style, and a glide turn doesn’t emphasize the dynamic somersault and explosive push-off that characterizes a fast turn.

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