Swimming Quiz (FINAL TEST HELP)

If you were at a pool and noticed a swimmer in trouble in the deep water, which of the following would be the SAFEST option for you to help them?

• Jump in the water and help them get to the side

• Look for a float and throw to them and tell them to hold it and float

• Jump in the water and tell them to get into a floating position

• Reaching Assist: Look for something on the deck to use to reach out to them and pull them to the side from a laying down position

Which of the following examples best describe the proper techniques and cues for floating?

• head back, arms spread, legs together, muscles tense

• chin on chest, arms together, legs apart, muscles relaxed

• head back, arms spread, legs apart, muscles relaxed

• head back, arms together at your body, legs together, muscles relaxed

What are the two main factors that contribute to the majority of water accidents and/or deaths in the water?

• running on the deck and diving

• panic and falling

• exhaustion and slipping

• panic and exhaustion

If you ever were in a body of water and found yourself in trouble and getting tired, which of the following would be your best option?

• keep swimming to shore no matter how tired you feel

• keep calm and get into a back float position and rest until you had enough energy to continue and yell for "help" if people are present

• panic and keep trying to keep your head above the water

• swim the fastest stroke possible even though you are exhausted, swimmers never drown

Which of the following choices gives the best example of what to do when swimming the freestyle when your face is in the water?

• hold your breath and look in front of you

• blow bubbles out your mouth and look at the bottom of the pool

• blow bubbles out your nose and look at the bottom of the pool

• blow bubbles out both your mouth and nose and close your eyes

Swimming is a great exercise and helps improve your cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength and endurance, posture and flexibility. Which of the following is the best description of what part or parts of the body benefit from swimming?

• your lower body

• your upper body

• your abdominals

• your whole body

Which of the following choices best describe the proper techniques and cues for the flutter kick?

• slow long and relaxed kick, mostly using the part of the leg from the knee down

• kick from the hip using the whole leg, flexed feet, using slow and long sized kicks

• kick from the hip using the whole leg, pointed toes, loose ankles, using short and fast kicks

• bend at the knee, form a "V" with your feet, lead with the toes and whip out and around back together

In order to be in proper form when swimming the freestyle, where how should your head be positioned?

• face in the water looking in front of you

• head completely submerged in the water

• face in the water looking down at the bottom of the pool

• face out of the water focusing on breathing

Which of the following best describes how to swim the back stroke/ back crawl with proper form?

• Arms are alternating, thumb exits the water first, pinky finger enters the water first and we use a whip kick

• Arms are alternating, thumb exits the water first, pinky finger enters the water first and we use a flutter kick

• Arms are in symmetry, pinky exits the water first, thumb enters the water first and we use a whip kick

• Arms are in symmetry, pinky exits the water first, thumb enters the water first and we use a flutter kick

What is the minimum depth of water needed in order to dive in safely?

• 4 feet

• 9 feet

• 7 feet

• 6 feet