BSI BSI Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development

Question 1

When designing a swim lesson curriculum for beginners, what should the instructor establish first?

Accepted Answer

Learner goals and current skill level

Answer

Pool lane assignments

Answer

Equipment inventory

Answer

Parent observation schedule

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a progressive lesson plan structure in swim instruction?

Accepted Answer

Moving from simple to complex skills in logical order

Answer

Random skill practice each session

Answer

Repeating the same drill until mastered before moving on indefinitely

Answer

Focusing only on stroke technique from day one

Question 3

How long should a typical single swim lesson session last for school-age beginners?

Accepted Answer

30–45 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Answer

90 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of including a warm-up phase at the start of a swim lesson?

Accepted Answer

To prepare the body and mind for aquatic activity

Answer

To allow latecomers to arrive

Answer

To test water temperature

Answer

To review paperwork

Question 5

When writing lesson objectives for a BSI class, objectives should be:

Accepted Answer

Measurable, specific, and skill-based

Answer

Vague and open-ended to allow flexibility

Answer

Focused solely on fun activities

Answer

Determined only after the lesson is complete

Question 6

Which teaching method involves breaking a complex stroke into individual components before combining them?

Accepted Answer

Part method

Answer

Whole method

Answer

Guided discovery

Answer

Peer teaching