BSI Swimming Skills Instruction 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Elementary backstroke

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A scissor-type fault that cuts propulsion

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pulls from the extended position toward the shoulder

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Whole-part-whole method

Answer

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

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