Swimming Skills Instruction Flashcards

A student doing front crawl lifts their head forward to breathe, and their hips sink. What correction should the instructor give?

Answer: Rotate the head to the side with one goggle staying in the water

Rotary (side) breathing keeps the head aligned, so the hips stay near the surface.

Which kick is used for the elementary backstroke?

Answer: Inverted breaststroke (whip) kick

Elementary backstroke uses a simultaneous whip kick done on the back.

When teaching a new stroke with the part-whole method, what does the instructor do first?

Answer: Teach each component separately, then combine them

The part-whole method breaks a skill into components, practices each one, and then puts them together.

In the flutter kick, where should the movement mainly start?

Answer: The hips

An effective flutter kick starts at the hips, with relaxed knees and pointed toes.

What is the correct timing sequence for the breaststroke?

Answer: Pull and breathe, kick, glide

The usual cue is "pull and breathe, kick and glide."

A beginner can't float on their back without tensing up. Which instructor action is most appropriate?

Answer: Give hands-on support under the head and back while cueing them to relax

Hands-on support builds confidence and lets the student feel buoyancy while learning to relax.

Which kick does the sidestroke use?

Answer: Scissor kick

The sidestroke uses the scissor kick, with the legs opening front and back and then squeezing together.