BSI Swimming Skills Instruction 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student doing front crawl lifts their head forward to breathe, and their hips sink. What correction should the instructor give?
- Push down on the water with both hands while breathing
- Rotate the head to the side with one goggle staying in the water (Correct answer)
- Kick harder during each breath
- Breathe only every sixth stroke
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which kick is used for the elementary backstroke?
- Scissor kick
- Dolphin kick
- Inverted breaststroke (whip) kick (Correct answer)
- Flutter kick
Correct answer: Inverted breaststroke (whip) kick
Elementary backstroke uses a simultaneous whip kick done on the back.
Question 3: When teaching a new stroke with the part-whole method, what does the instructor do first?
- Teach each component separately, then combine them (Correct answer)
- Have students swim the full stroke for distance
- Teach only the breathing pattern
- Show a video, then do timed laps
Correct 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.
Question 4: In the flutter kick, where should the movement mainly start?
- The lower back
- The ankles
- The hips (Correct answer)
- The knees
Correct answer: The hips
An effective flutter kick starts at the hips, with relaxed knees and pointed toes.
Question 5: What is the correct timing sequence for the breaststroke?
- Glide, kick, pull, breathe
- Kick, pull, breathe, glide
- Pull and breathe, kick, glide (Correct answer)
- Pull, glide, kick, breathe
Correct answer: Pull and breathe, kick, glide
The usual cue is "pull and breathe, kick and glide."
Question 6: A beginner can't float on their back without tensing up. Which instructor action is most appropriate?
- Move the student to deep water to build confidence
- Skip back floating and teach front crawl
- Tell the student to hold their breath and arch hard
- Give hands-on support under the head and back while cueing them to relax (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which kick does the sidestroke use?
- Dolphin kick
- Rotary kick
- Scissor kick (Correct answer)
- Whip kick
Correct answer: Scissor kick
The sidestroke uses the scissor kick, with the legs opening front and back and then squeezing together.
BSI Swimming Skills Instruction 2
A student doing front crawl lifts their head forward to breathe, and their hips sink.
What correction should the instructor give?