BSI Swimming Skills Instruction 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What body position should students hold during a push-off and glide?
- Starfish position
- Tuck position
- Arms at the sides with the head lifted
- Streamlined position with arms extended past the head (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Streamlined position with arms extended past the head
A streamlined position cuts drag and lets the student glide farther.
Question 2: In the butterfly, how many dolphin kicks are usually taken per arm cycle?
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- One
- Four
Correct answer: Two
Butterfly uses two dolphin kicks per arm cycle, one at hand entry and one during the push phase.
Question 3: During the back crawl, which part of the hand should enter the water first?
- The palm, facing up
- The back of the hand
- The little finger (Correct answer)
- The thumb
Correct answer: The little finger
The little finger enters first, with the palm facing out, to set up an efficient catch.
Question 4: What is the main purpose of bobbing in early swim instruction?
- Measuring endurance
- Building kick strength
- Practicing rhythmic breathing and getting comfortable submerging (Correct answer)
- Teaching the breaststroke pull
Correct answer: Practicing rhythmic breathing and getting comfortable submerging
Bobbing teaches students to exhale underwater and inhale above it in a steady rhythm.
Question 5: What causes the propulsion in the whip kick?
- The thighs pressing forward
- The insides of the feet and lower legs pushing backward as the feet turn out (Correct answer)
- Pointed toes flicking downward
- The tops of the feet pushing backward
Correct answer: The insides of the feet and lower legs pushing backward as the feet turn out
In the whip kick, the feet turn out and the insides of the feet and legs push water backward.
Question 6: A student swimming front crawl crosses the midline with each hand entry. What happens as a result?
- Easier breathing
- A faster stroke rate
- Better streamlining
- Side-to-side snaking that wastes energy (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Side-to-side snaking that wastes energy
Crossing over makes the body swing side to side, which adds drag.
Question 7: When demonstrating a skill, where should an instructor stand so all students can see it?
- In a spot where every student can see, with the sun or glare behind the students (Correct answer)
- Facing away from the group to show the correct direction
- Behind the group
- In the deepest part of the pool
Correct answer: In a spot where every student can see, with the sun or glare behind the students
Good positioning lets every student see the demo without glare or blocked sightlines.
BSI Swimming Skills Instruction 3
What body position should students hold during a push-off and glide?