Client Assessment Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a pre-course swim screening?
Answer: To place each student in the level that matches current skills
Screening identifies current ability so students are placed in a safe, appropriate level.
A 5-year-old clings to a parent and refuses to enter the pool at the first lesson. What is the best initial response?
Answer: Let the child sit on the steps and gradually acclimate to the water
Gradual, child-controlled acclimation builds trust and reduces water anxiety.
Which intake-form item is MOST critical for safety during a client assessment?
Answer: History of seizures, asthma, or heart conditions
Medical conditions can change supervision needs and emergency planning.
An adult beginner tells you, "I already know how to swim." What should you do before placing them?
Answer: Observe their skills in shallow water before placement
Self-reported ability is often inaccurate, so skills must be observed safely.
Which of the following is one of the recognized components of basic water competency?
Answer: Float or tread water for one minute
Water competency includes staying at the surface by floating or treading for about one minute.
When assessing a true beginner, which skill is usually checked first?
Answer: Comfort submerging the face and blowing bubbles
Breath control and face submersion are foundational before stroke work.
Where should an initial skill assessment of an unknown swimmer take place?
Answer: In shallow water at standing depth with the instructor nearby
Shallow water lets the swimmer stand if they struggle, keeping the assessment safe.