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LTHS PE10 Swim Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When swimming the 12 minute "Porter Swim Test" we are measuring what type of physical fitness? 

a)

Flexibility

b)

Cardiovascular Endurance

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Muscular Endurance

2.

When swimming any stroke, the proper position for your fingers is ______.  This allows for the best pull through the water.  

a)

Closed and slightly cupped 

b)

Wide open

c)

Folded up in a fist position 

d)

Closed and stiff 

3.

A swimming technique that is used when leaving the wall to create acceleration prior to starting a stroke is known as _________.

a)

Push Off 

b)

Tuck Position 

c)

Streamline 

d)

Doggie Paddle 

4.

If you were stranded in the ocean during a rip current, what would be your best method of survival?  

a)

Swim under water as far as you can

b)

Freestyle through the rip current as fast as you can. 

c)

Flip to back, float until free, swim parallel and then diagonal back to shore.

d)

Use the backstroke to get back to shore.  

5.

A basic swimming technique where you use quick horizontal movements (figure eight pattern) of the arms in the water to maintain your head above the water surface is called_______________.

a)

dog paddle

b)

sculling

c)

gliding 

d)

front float

6.

During the backstroke, the proper technique would include 

a)

Extreme arch in the back 

b)

Arms wide, sweeping motion 

c)

Head back, eyes up, thumb out, pinky in, shoulder roll, flutter kick 

d)

Head back, thumb in, hips and shoulders stay still 

7.

This is considered a competitive stroke, which requires the use of a flutter kick while your back is facing the bottom of the pool and your shoulders roll through the water.

a)

Freestyle 

b)

Backstroke 

c)

Elementary Backstroke 

d)

Breaststroke 

8.

During the arm motion used for freestyle, the proper technique is 

a)

High elbow, spear the fish 

b)

Wide sweeping arms 

c)

Windmill motion 

d)

None of the above 

9.

Which cues is used for teaching during the elementary backstroke (place in order)?

a)

Dolphin, Solider, & Monkey 

b)

Monkey, Airplane, Dolphin 

c)

Soldier, Monkey, Airplane

d)

Soldier, Airplane, Dolphin 

10.

Which would be the best technique for breathing during freestyle?

a)

Chin to shoulder 

b)

Head up and down 

c)

Head side to side 

d)

Head down until you run out of breath.  

11.

Which of the following individuals will float the best?

a)

Individual with lean body mass.

b)

Individual with a higher percentage of body fat.

c)

Individual who has the least amount of hair.

d)

Individual who has eaten the least before swimming.

12.

While in the water breathing should be done by 

a)

Holding breath under water then exhaling and inhaling above water.

b)

Exhaling through nose and mouth under water then inhaling under water.

c)

Exhaling through nose and mouth under water then inhaling above water.

d)

None of the above.

13.

Which of the following is the least effective kick while treading water?

a)

Egg-Beater Kick 

b)

Flutter Kick 

c)

Scissor Kick 

d)

Frog/Breaststroke Kick 

14.

This stroke uses a frog like/whip-kick leg motion.  

a)

Freestyle 

b)

Backstroke 

c)

Butterfly 

d)

Elementary Backstroke 

15.

Which of the following is NOT a life survival skill/stroke in the water?

a)

Floating 

b)

Elementary Backstroke 

c)

Backstroke 

d)

Treading

16.

The proper kick to perform during the backstroke is the ___________.  

a)

Dolphin Kick 

b)

Frog Kick 

c)

Scissor Kick 

d)

Flutter Kick 

17.

This is the fastest of all competitive strokes, which requires the use of the flutter kick.

a)

Freestyle 

b)

Backstroke

c)

Elementary Backstroke 

d)

Breaststroke

18.

When swimming for enjoyment at a lake you find your self struggling 200 yards from shore, and feel as if you are being pulled under water.  What situation might you be caught up in?

a)

A RIP current.

b)

A PASS current.

c)

A CYCLE current.

19.

When using a flutter kick, it's important to ...

a)

 Keep feet and ankles flexed.

b)

Use continuous kicking that starts from the hips and propels the swimmer forward.

c)

Have a strong kick that helps maintain body position in the water.  

d)

All of the above 

20.

How can you recognize a RIP current while on shore?

a)

White cap waves across the entire viewing area.

b)

Calm glass like water across the visable area.

c)

Turbulent waves on the sides with calm murky water in the center.

21.

When caught in a RIP current, which of the three "F's" should you follow to get to safty?

a)

Flag, Flip, Free

b)

Flip, Float, Free

c)

Float, Fight, Flag

d)

Free, Fight, Float

22.

The stage when the arm or leg stroke is moving the body forward in the desired direction is called _______________.

a)

Catch 

b)

Recovery

c)

Body position, motion, & balance

d)

Power Phase/Glide

23.

What stroke would be consider a resting stroke?

a)

Freestyle

b)

Backstroke

c)

Elementary Backstroke

d)

Treading

24.

Rules you must follow on LTHS's Pool Deck:

a)

No Running

b)

Never Swim Alone- Must Wait for Teacher and/or Lifeguards

c)

Jump Rather Than Dive in the Pool When the Water Level is Unknown or in the Shallow End

d)

All the Answers Are Correct

25.

If you hear a whistle blown from one of the lifeguards or teachers in the pool, you should ________.

a)

continue swimming

b)

continue to be loud with your friends

c)

stop what you are doing, look to see what is going on, and listen to teacher/lifeguard

d)

continue diving on the diving boards