7th Grade Swimming Formative

What percentage of kids are at risk for obesity-related illnesses?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is one of the benefits of swimming mentioned in the study guide?

• It is a high-risk activity.

• It promotes fitness and is a healthy lifetime activity.

• It is only for professional athletes.

• It is not suitable for children.

Which of the following is a swimming rule?

• Always swim alone.

• Run on the pool deck.

• Only dive on the diving board or back wall.

• Ignore the lifeguard.

What should you do if your partner is in trouble in the water?

• Try to rescue them alone.

• Get help from the teacher or lifeguard.

• Ignore them.

• Swim away quickly.

What is the correct position for the Front Float?

• Floating on your back.

• Floating face down with arms apart and overhead.

• Standing in the water.

• Sitting on the pool edge.

How should you use your feet in the Front Glide?

• Kick rapidly.

• Use your feet to push off the wall.

• Keep feet still.

• Use feet to splash water.

What is the Back Glide technique?

• Use strokes and kicks.

• Hold poolside with both hands and push off the wall.

• Stand still in the water.

• Dive into the water.

What is a characteristic of the Front Crawl?

• Slow and relaxed.

• Fast, powerful stroke used for racing.

• Only for beginners.

• Requires no breathing technique.

Which stroke is the fastest on the back?

• Front Crawl

• Back Glide

• Back Crawl

• Elementary Backstroke

What is the kick used in the Back Crawl?

• Whip kick

• Flutter kick

• Dolphin kick

• Scissor kick