sport diving

English

Noun

sport diving (uncountable)

1. Synonym of recreational diving
   • 1992, Glen H. Egstrom, ‎Lou Fead, Jeppesen's Open Water Sport Diver Manual, page 121:

     There are several factors or practices in sport diving which tend to upset the normal breathing process and can lead to a build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood.

   • 1995, Bret Gilliam, ‎Robert Von Maier, ‎Darren Webb, Deep Diving, page 13:

     It should be recognized from the outset that much of the discussion material in the following chapters is geared toward a diver who has made a clear and conscious decision to pursue a type of diving that is beyond what is considered "normal" sport diving limits.

   • 1998, Sport Diving: The British Sub-Aqua Club Diving Manual, page 6:

     Sport diving is attracting more and more people of all ages who, once they've learnt the correct techniques, can enjoy the element of risk without being in any way endangered by it.