Dive into Swimming Knowledge

What is the primary goal of the freestyle stroke?

• To focus on endurance over speed.

• To maximize speed and efficiency in swimming.

• To improve breathing technique in swimming.

• To enhance underwater diving skills.

Name one important rule for swimming safety.

• Always dive headfirst into the water.

• Ignore weather conditions before swimming.

• Swim alone to improve focus.

• Swim with a buddy.

What are the four main competitive swimming strokes?

• freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly

• trudgen

• sidestroke

• dog paddle

In which event do swimmers race in a straight line for 50 meters?

• 50-meter freestyle

• 200-meter backstroke

• 50-meter butterfly

• 100-meter freestyle

What is the purpose of a swim cap?

• To enhance buoyancy

• To provide warmth in cold water

• To serve as a fashion accessory

• To reduce drag, keep hair out of the face, and protect hair from chlorine.

Which stroke is known for its distinctive arm movement resembling a windmill?

• Butterfly stroke

• Freestyle stroke

• Breaststroke

• Backstroke

What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?

• Take a video of the incident for social media.

• Ignore the situation and walk away.

• Jump in and try to save them yourself.

• Call for help and throw a flotation device.

What is the name of the swimming competition held every four years?

• Olympics

• National Trials

• Continental Games

• World Championships

Which piece of equipment helps swimmers improve their kick?

• Snorkel

• Pull buoy

• Kickboard

• Swim fins

What is the main difference between the breaststroke and the butterfly stroke?

• Breaststroke is faster than butterfly due to its kick.

• The main difference is the type of kick used: breaststroke uses a frog kick, and butterfly uses a dolphin kick.

• Both strokes use the same type of kick but differ in arm movements.

• Breaststroke uses a flutter kick, while butterfly uses a frog kick.