Table 3. Classification of eight different movement patterns associated with treading water.
Less complex
Less efficient
More complex
More efficient
Class 1: sculling, running or synchronized Class 2 and 3: sweeping and/or sculling Class 4: eggbeater
Type 1.1 Type 1.2 Type 2.1 Type 2.2 Type 3.1 Type 3.2 Type 4.1 Type 4.2
(n=1)
Hands
Propulsion Up-and-down Up-and-down Sweeping Up-and-down Sweeping Sweeping Sweeping Sweeping
Coordination Synchronized Asynchronized Synchronized Synchronized Synchronized Synchronized Synchronized Asynchronized
Legs
Propulsion Kicking Kicking Kicking Sculling Sculling Sculling Sculling Sculling
Coordination Synchronized Asynchronized Asynchronized Synchronized Synchronized Synchronized Asynchronized Asynchronized
A-L COORD Synchronized left arm-right leg with 1 leg Synchronized Asynchronized Synchronized with one leg
A-L COORD = Arm to leg coordination