ch. 1. The problem in swimming pools and at beaches -- ch. 2. Laws, regulations, and professional standards for swimming pools and beaches -- ch. 3. Research methodology -- ch. 4. Swimming pool diving accidents -- ch. 5. Aboveground pool diving accidents -- ch. 6. Inground pool diving accidents -- ch. 7. Springboard/jumpboard diving accidents -- ch. 8. Starting block diving accidents -- ch. 9. Diving accidents occurring in the natural environment -- ch. 10. Mathematics and mechanics of diving -- ch. 11. Biomechanical aspects of cervical trauma from diving -- ch. 12. Recommendations for reducing the number of pool diving injuries -- ch. 13. Warnings and supervision : essential ingredients for safety -- ch. 14. A coach looks at the data -- ch. 15. The dilemma : the controversial issue of no diving.