Visual arts is things you might see in an art gallery, such as statues or paintings. Performing arts is usually with the body, things like singing- live, not listening to a CD- dancing and acting...
Other than the fact that they are both "arts", the performing arts and visual arts really don't have much in common. They are both considered "arts" in society because they are labeled as "displays...
Well, obviously if you want to go into one of those fields, then choose that one. Other wise, it really doesn't matter, as long as you have extracurriculars. Try to find something in which you can...