BSI BSI Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym 'SMART' stand for in the context of swim lesson goal setting?
- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound (Correct answer)
- Safe, Managed, Aquatic, Realistic, Teachable
- Swimming, Movement, Agility, Rhythm, Technique
- Structured, Meaningful, Active, Rewarding, Timed
Correct answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) provide a clear framework for setting effective and trackable learning targets.
Question 2: In curriculum sequencing, which skill should typically be taught before freestyle stroke arm technique?
- Flip turns
- Treading water
- Body position and buoyancy (Correct answer)
- Diving from the block
Correct answer: Body position and buoyancy
Establishing proper body position and buoyancy is foundational and must precede stroke mechanics for safe and effective learning.
Question 3: A BSI instructor notices a student is bored during drills. What is the best curriculum adjustment?
- End the lesson early
- Introduce a game or challenge that reinforces the same skill (Correct answer)
- Move the student to an advanced class
- Ignore it and continue
Correct answer: Introduce a game or challenge that reinforces the same skill
Incorporating games or challenges maintains engagement while still targeting the same learning objective.
Question 4: How often should a BSI instructor formally assess student progress during a multi-week program?
- Only at the end of the program
- At the beginning and end only
- Continuously, using informal observation and periodic formal checks (Correct answer)
- Never — assessment disrupts learning
Correct answer: Continuously, using informal observation and periodic formal checks
Continuous informal observation combined with periodic formal assessment allows timely adjustments to instruction.
Question 5: Which of the following is the BEST way to differentiate a lesson plan for mixed-ability swim groups?
- Teach only to the average skill level
- Assign the same drill to all students regardless of ability
- Use tiered activities that challenge each learner at their own level (Correct answer)
- Separate all students permanently into different pools
Correct answer: Use tiered activities that challenge each learner at their own level
Tiered activities allow all students to work on the same concept while being appropriately challenged at their individual skill level.
Question 6: What is the cool-down phase of a swim lesson primarily designed to accomplish?
- Introduce new skills
- Gradually reduce heart rate and reinforce session learning (Correct answer)
- Fill remaining pool time
- Let students play freely without structure
Correct answer: Gradually reduce heart rate and reinforce session learning
The cool-down phase helps physiologically recover the body and consolidates the skills practiced during the lesson.
BSI BSI Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development 2
What does the acronym 'SMART' stand for in the context of swim lesson goal setting?