WorksheetsSwim Midterm
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
2. When asked to swim 2 LAPS in the pool, how many meters in length does that equal?
50 Meters
150 Meters
100 Meters
25 Meters
An example of proper swim attire is _________
Female and male suits with a net or lining
Leotard
Blue jeans “cut-off” shorts and t-shirt
Anything that you would wear during the summer
One long blow of the whistle is a signal to notify the class that _______.
It is a possible emergency, exit at a location nearest to you
Class is over and time to get out
The race has begun
All of the above
Swimming alone is safe and should be practiced daily.
True
False
Swimming is an important skill to have because:
It is a lifelong fitness activity
Knowing how to swim and pool safety can save lives
It is good to know how to swim
All of the above
This stroke involves the “flutter” kicking technique
Butterfly
Side Stroke
Front Crawl
Breaststroke
The length of the pool is measured by ________
Yards
Metrics
Meters
When learning to swim it is important to maintain the streamline position, this keeps the body in line and reduces resistance.
True
False
Which are the reasons people should not hang on the lane lines (also known as lane markers)?
They are expensive, and they break
It makes the teacher/lifeguard think you are in trouble
Both A and B
If you observe a swimmer in distress, you should
Jump in the water to help
Watch them
Notify someone such as a teacher or a lifeguard
Perform the reach and assist skill when possible
All of the above
Pushing, running and horse playing are permitted in the pool area.
True
False
When swimming __________, your head should be facing upwards, looking at the ceiling.
Sidestroke
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Front Crawl
If a swimmer wants to dive into the water, they can only dive in ________
Shallow water (3ft or less)
Deeper water (11 ft. or more)
If someone is about to practice a jump or dive into the pool, and a swimmer swims in front of then, the person should:
Jump over the swimmer
Jump on the swimmer
Wait until there is space
Leave the pool
When should you run near the side of a swimming pool?
When there is an emergency
All of the time
Never, to prevent slipping
If you notice the water becoming cloudy or unclear, you should:
Tell the teacher
Ignore it
Swim away
If the fire alarm sounds in the swimming pool, you should:
Exit the pool immediately
Ignore it
Swim away
If there is a fight in the swimming pool, you should:
Break it up
Alert a teacher of lifeguard
Join in
Why are people not allowed to push or throw each other into the swimming pool?
There is a high injury risk
To stop them from having fun
What should you do before entering the swimming pool?
Jump in immediately
Wear regular street clothes
Run around the pool
Shower to rinse off dirt and oils
