Swimming Quiz

Swimming is an excellent activity for which of these?

• Aerobic conditioning

• Rehabilitating an injury

• Lower Stress

• All of the above

Water workouts are easier on joints because water helps you float. By how much does water reduce the body's weight?

• 90%

• 80%

• 75%

• 50%

Water also adds resistance to movement. What is the benefit of that?

• Tones and strengthens muscles

• Increases flexibility

• Improves range of motion

• All of the above

How often should you swim at a moderate speed to gain fitness results?

• Once a week

• 2 times a week

• 3 times a week

• 5 times a week

What was the first recognized stroke in the sport?

• Freestyle

• Butterfly

• Breaststroke

• Backstroke

What animal did Michael Phelps compete against in 2017?

• Alligator

• Great White Shark

• Labrador Retriever

• Dolphin

True or false: Women's and men's swimming were both offered at the 1912 Olympics.

• True

• False

The first swimming goggles were made from...

• Egg Shells

• Tortoise Shells

• Crab Shells

• Sea Shells

According to the Red Cross, what percent of Americans cannot swim?

• 24%

• 34%

• 44%

• 54%

True or False: You cannot sweat while swimming.

• True

• False