Quick Facts
- The term 'scuba' arose during World War II
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Originally 'scuba' meant US combat frogmen's oxygen rebreathers
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Now scuba is in-line open-circuit equipment that assists divers to stay or move underwater
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SCUBA is acronym for 'self-contained underwater breathing apparatus'
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The diver propulsion vehicle is called a 'scooter'
Expert summary
Diving refers to the sport of doing acrobatics whilst jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard of a certain height. It is an internationally recognized sport and it is part of the Olympic Games. Non-competitive diving is a common pastime wherever swimming is popular. Scuba diving is swimming underwater or taking part in another activity there, while using a scuba set. Carrying a source of breathing gas, the scuba diver is able to stay underwater than with the use of other breath-holding techniques. Using fins attached to the feet the scuba diver swims efficiently. Some scuba divers move around with the assistance of a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV).
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