TRUE or FALSE:

Beginning swimmers should only enter the water feet first.

This float is especially useful for survival. One of the main benefits of this is that the mouth stays above water throughout.

This float is similar to the jellyfish float. Sinking a few inches is possible before getting into the final position. If any sinking takes place, the shoulders will eventually rise slowly toward the surface until they are just above or below the surface of the water.

This float helps demonstrate buoyancy.

This float helps beginning swimmers become more comfortable in a horizontal position. It is easier to learn this skill in water that is shallow enough to reach the bottom surface with the hands.

1. Begin in the front float position and push off the side or bottom with the feet to move forward in a streamlined position (front glide)

2. Glide until the momentum slows to swimming speed and then start swimming.

What type of glide am I referring to?

1. Begin in the back float position and push off the

side or bottom with the feet to move forward in

a streamlined position

2. Glide until the momentum slows to swimming

speed and then start swimming.

What glide am I referring to?

___________ is a way to move through the water using a pushing motion with the arms. This technique can also be used to help stay at the surface of the water while floating on the back.

Arrange the number according to how finning is done.

1. Move into a back float position with the head back and arms at the side. The hands are relaxed

under the surface of the water with the palms facing the bottom of the pool.

2. Bend the elbows and slowly move the hands out from the side.

3. Flex the wrists and push the water with the palms toward the feet in a short stroke. Arm movements may be simultaneous or slightly alternating.

___________ refers to movements of the arms and hands that manipulate the flow of water. These movements create a force perpendicular to the direction of motion resulting in lift.

TRUE or FALSE:

During the sculling motion, the elbows gradually straighten as the arms move away from the body

and then bend as they come back in. The forearm, wrist and hand must remain firm and work as

a single unit.

______________ is an important personal safety skill that allows swimmers to remain upright in deep water with the head out of the water.

TRUE or FALSE:

The rotary, or “eggbeater,” kick is another effective kick for treading water

TRUE or FALSE:

The ability to change directions while swimming on the front or the back is an important safety

skill because it allows swimmers to avoid unsafe situations.

TRUE or FALSE:

When swimming on the front—

1. Reach an arm in the desired direction.

2. Look toward the desired direction and pull slightly wider with the opposite arm during the

arm stroke.

TRUE or FALSE:

When swimming on the back—

1. Tilt the head in the desired direction.

2. Make a stronger stroke with the opposite arm.

TRUE or FALSE:

While swimming on the back keeps the mouth out of the water at all times, it is easier to see while swimming on the front. The ability to turn over is an important safety skill because it allows swimmers to switch between these two positions.

Arrange the following procedure:

To move from a vertical to a horizontal position

on the front—

1. Take a breath.

2. Lean forward and put the face in the water until the ears are covered.

3. Extend the arms in front and toward the intended direction.

4. Push off the bottom or kick the legs to help move into a horizontal position, then begin swimming.

Arrange the following procedure:

To move from a vertical to a horizontal position

on the back—

1. Move the arms overhead and slightly out to the side.

2. Lay the head back until the ears are in the water.

3. Arch the body gently at the hips, pushing the chest and stomach toward the surface.

4. Push off the bottom or kick the legs to help move into a horizontal position, then begin swimming.

_______________ is a technique used to go under the water when swimming on the surface. It is the quickest and most effective way to go underwater.

TRUE or FALSE:

There are two ways to perform a surface dive: feetfirst and headfirst.

TRUE or FALSE:

The key to an effective surface dive is to raise part of the body above the surface so that the weight out of the water forces the body downward.

TRUE or FALSE:

To avoid hitting an object when descending or coming back up, always keep the eyes open

and arms above the head during a surface dive.

TRUE or FALSE:

Exhaling through the nose while descending prevents water from entering the nose no matter which type of surface dive is used.

TRUE or FALSE:

Anyone who experiences ear pain, uncomfortable pressure during the descent or when swimming underwater should pinch the nostrils and gently attempt to blow air out through the nose.

A _________ surface dive is the only safe way to go down into murky water or water of unknown depth.

The _______ surface dive is a headfirst surface dive. If depth of the water is unknown or it is less than 8 feet, keep one arm extended over the head when moving toward the bottom.

The ______ surface dive is similar to the tuck surface dive except that the legs are kept straight and the pike position is used. If depth of the water is unknown or it is less than 8 feet, keep one arm extended over the head when moving toward the bottom.

TRUE or FALSE:

Swim only in areas supervised by a lifeguard.

TRUE or FALSE:

Always swim with a buddy; swim alone.

TRUE or FALSE:

Read but do not obey all rules and posted signs.

TRUE or FALSE:

Allow children to swim outdoors during inclement weather conditions, especially prior to and during storms with lightning and high winds.

The term ___________ refers to any pool used for recreational swimming by any segment of the population.

TRUE or FALSE:

Surfboards, boats, personal watercraft and other types of equipment dangerous to swimmers are prohibited

TRUE or FALSE:

Bring any glass or breakable objects onto the pool deck.

TRUE or FALSE:

Know each child’s swimming ability and set specific rules for each child based on swimming ability.

TRUE or FALSE:

Everyone enjoys spending time outside on a warm, sunny day, but spending too much time in the sun without taking steps to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays is a case of too much of a good thing.

TRUE or FALSE:

Too much unprotected exposure to the sun can lead to eye damage, cataracts, immune system suppression, premature aging of the skin and, most seriously, skin cancer.