BSI Swimming Skills Instruction 5

Question 1

During the back crawl, where should the swimmer's head be?

Accepted Answer

Still, with ears in the water and eyes looking up or slightly back

Answer

A steady head with the ears submerged keeps the hips up and the body aligned.

Question 2

Which flotation device is most appropriate for supporting a beginner during skill practice in US swim lessons?

Accepted Answer

A properly fitted US Coast Guard-approved life jacket

Answer

US Coast Guard-approved life jackets are the recommended support, while inflatable toys aren't safety devices.

Question 3

In the butterfly, how do the arms recover?

Accepted Answer

Together over the water, swinging forward low and wide

Answer

Butterfly arms recover at the same time over the water with a low, wide swing.

Question 4

A student doing the elementary backstroke brings their knees up toward their chest during the recovery. What is the correction?

Accepted Answer

Drop the heels down and keep the knees near the surface

Answer

Dropping the heels while keeping the knees low avoids drag and sets up an effective whip kick.

Question 5

Which skill progression is most appropriate for teaching a deep-water entry to a beginner?

Accepted Answer

Sitting entry, then a kneeling dive, then a standing dive

Answer

Diving is taught from low to high starting positions, and only in water deep enough for safe diving.

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