More than a fancy word, use it to improve results in swim lessons

By Jo An M. Zimmermann and Stacey Bender

Aquaticity is a term historically used in biology and refers to the capacity of an organism to function or be comfortable in an aquatic environment (Vaveri et al., 2016). By focusing on skills such as breath-hold capacity, buoyancy, propulsion, and physical conditioning (endurance and strength), participants can develop a higher level of comfort in the water (aquaticity improves). The idea is the higher a person’s level of aquaticity, the more comfortable and secure the feeling is in an aquatic environment.