WSI - Water Safety Instructor Learn-to-Swim Levels Questions and Answers

Question 1

A student in a Learn-to-Swim Level 2 class is able to float on their front and back and can perform a combined arm and leg action.
What is the primary objective for this student to master before advancing to Level 3?

Accepted Answer

Achieving independent propulsion for a short distance

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Treading water for 1 minute

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Performing a headfirst entry from a seated position

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Demonstrating rotary breathing in the water

Question 2

Which of the following skills is a primary focus of Learn-to-Swim Level 3, Stroke Development?

Accepted Answer

Introducing the front crawl and elementary backstroke

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Refining front crawl and back crawl flip turns

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Swimming 50 yards of breaststroke

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Performing a shallow-angle dive from the side

Question 3

A WSI is screening a new 8-year-old student for placement. The child can comfortably submerge, float on their back for 20 seconds, and swim a combined arm/leg action on their front for 15 yards. However, they show no signs of rotary breathing and have difficulty with the timing of the back crawl. Which is the MOST appropriate level for this student?

Accepted Answer

Level 3: Stroke Development

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Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

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Level 4: Stroke Improvement

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Level 5: Stroke Refinement

Question 4

In which Learn-to-Swim level are participants first expected to demonstrate proficiency in treading water for an extended period (e.g., 1 minute) and are introduced to diving from the side of the pool?

Accepted Answer

Level 4: Stroke Improvement

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Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

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Level 3: Stroke Development

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Level 5: Stroke Refinement

Question 5

Which of the following is an exit skill assessment requirement for Learn-to-Swim Level 5, Stroke Refinement?

Accepted Answer

Performing front and back flip turns

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Swimming 500 yards continuously

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Demonstrating the Cooper 12-minute swim test

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Swimming front crawl for 15 yards and back crawl for 15 yards

Question 6

The Personal Water Safety, Fitness Swimmer, and Fundamentals of Diving options are all components of which Learn-to-Swim level?

Accepted Answer

Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency

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Level 3: Stroke Development

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Level 4: Stroke Improvement

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Level 5: Stroke Refinement