What sports are they talking about?

W: Am I standing in the right position?
M: Uh … just one thing, you should lift your feet a little higher, and keep your arms straight back. Now, when you go into the water, your head will go first and your legs will follow right along be-hind.

M: If I’d only looked earlier, I could have found a nearer apartment for less money.
W: Yes, now that all the students are returning, the only apartments left are distant and expensive.