Swimming Skills Instruction Flashcards

Which stroke is generally considered the most restful because of its long glide?

Answer: Elementary backstroke

The elementary backstroke has a long glide phase, and the face stays out of the water.

A student's breaststroke kick is asymmetrical, with one foot pointed and one flexed. What is this called, and why does it matter?

Answer: A scissor-type fault that cuts propulsion

An uneven kick with one foot pointed turns into a scissor action, which loses power.

What is the recommended breathing pattern for a beginner learning rotary breathing in front crawl?

Answer: Breathing every stroke on the preferred side, then working toward bilateral breathing

Breathing every stroke on one side builds comfort before students try alternating sides.

In the sidestroke, what does the leading arm do during the power phase?

Answer: Pulls from the extended position toward the shoulder

The leading arm pulls from overhead toward the shoulder while the trailing arm pushes toward the feet.

Which teaching method has students try a skill first and then refine it with feedback?

Answer: Whole-part-whole method

Whole-part-whole has students try the whole skill, work on its parts, and then do the whole skill again.

How should the arms recover in the front crawl?

Answer: With a high elbow and relaxed forearm

A high-elbow recovery keeps the arm relaxed and the hand entry in line.

What is the best way for an instructor to give feedback on a stroke error?

Answer: Name one main correction, kept positive and specific, then have the student practice

Specific, positive feedback on one correction at a time helps the student actually make the change.