Diving is a hidden skill originally introduced in The Sims 3: World Adventures before being added in patch 42 for The Sims 3 base game. Diving was later reintroduced as a skill in The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits.
The Sims 3[]
Diving is a hidden skill introduced along with The Sims 3: World Adventures, Sims could use the skill while using a dive well, their skill determined how well they could make it through.
With Patch 42 and the introduction of diving boards in The Sims 3; diving was patched into the base game allowing for Sims to progress the diving hidden skill while performing dives on the diving board.
The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits[]

Diving is a skill introduced with The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits. Diving is used when performing dives on a diving board, the higher their skill the more complex dives they can perform. Sims can also use the diving platform[TS4:GT] to progress the diving skill for Sims.
| Level | Unlock |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sim can practice classic jumps and practice diving at diving boards |
| 2 | Sim can now perform Lounger Jumps on diving boards |
| 3 | Sim can now perform Front Pike Flips on diving boards |
| 4 | Sim can now perform Reverse Pike Dive on diving boards |
| 5 | Sim is a master diver! They can now perform a Front Twister Flip on diving boards |