ASCA Athlete Safety & Injury Prevention 5

Question 1

Which technique error in freestyle is most directly linked to shoulder impingement syndrome development?

Accepted Answer

Hand entry crossing the midline (crossover entry)

Answer

A crossover hand entry causes the shoulder to internally rotate and adduct during the catch, narrowing the subacromial space and increasing impingement risk.

Question 2

What does the term 'secondary drowning' (also called delayed drowning) refer to?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary edema developing hours after a near-drowning event causes respiratory distress or death

Answer

Secondary or delayed drowning occurs when inhaled water causes pulmonary edema hours after the initial incident; any near-drowning victim should be evaluated by EMS.

Question 3

Which chronic pain condition affecting the knee's superior pole is specifically referred to as 'swimming-related patellar tendinopathy' and is exacerbated by which kick?

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendinopathy exacerbated by the breaststroke whip-kick

Answer

Patellar tendinopathy in swimmers is most often aggravated by the high knee flexion and rapid extension forces of the breaststroke whip-kick.

Question 4

In the context of ASCA coaching, what is a 'training error' and why is it the most common preventable cause of swimming injuries?

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate changes in volume, intensity, or technique that exceed the athlete's adaptive capacity

Answer

Training errors—too much volume, too fast intensity progression, or faulty technique—overwhelm the body's recovery ability, making them the leading preventable cause of overuse injuries.

Question 5

What is the correct sequence for using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on a cardiac arrest victim at the pool?

Accepted Answer

Remove from water, dry the chest, power on AED, apply pads, follow prompts, deliver shock if advised

Answer

The victim must be removed from water and the chest dried before AED pad application; electricity and water create electrocution risk for rescuers.

(ASCA) American Swimming Coaches Association Swimming Certification Practice Test

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ASCA Athlete Safety & Injury Prevention 5