WSI - Water Safety Instructor Starts, Turns, and Diving Questions and Answers

Question 1

A WSI is preparing to teach headfirst entries from the side of the pool. According to the American Red Cross, what is the minimum water depth required to safely conduct this activity?

Accepted Answer

9 feet (2.75 meters)

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5 feet (1.5 meters)

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7 feet (2.1 meters)

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12 feet (3.7 meters)

Question 2

During a competitive backstroke start, the swimmer's hips are dropping low into the water upon entry, killing their momentum. Which of the following instructions would BEST help correct this error?

Accepted Answer

"Aim your body up and over the water, as if going over a barrel."

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"Push off the wall with less force."

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"Throw your head back as soon as you leave the wall."

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"Keep your feet lower on the gutter or wall."

Question 3

Which of the following describes the correct body position for a front crawl flip turn immediately after the somersault and as the feet make contact with the wall?

Accepted Answer

On the back, with knees bent and toes pointing up.

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On the stomach, with arms already in streamline.

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On the side, preparing to roll onto the stomach.

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In a vertical position, head pointing towards the surface.

Question 4

A Water Safety Instructor is teaching the diving progression. Before allowing a student to attempt a standing dive from the side, they must first demonstrate proficiency with which prerequisite skill?

Accepted Answer

A dive from a kneeling position.

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A shallow-angle dive from a diving board.

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Treading water for one minute.

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A flip turn and streamlined glide.

Question 5

For which two strokes are swimmers required by competitive rules to perform an open turn, touching the wall with both hands simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Breaststroke and Butterfly

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Front Crawl and Backstroke

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Backstroke and Butterfly

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Front Crawl and Breaststroke

Question 6

When teaching a track start from a starting block, what is the proper placement for the swimmer's feet?

Accepted Answer

One foot at the front with toes curled over the edge, and the other foot back on the block.

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Both feet side-by-side at the back of the block for balance.

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Both feet at the very front of the block with heels hanging off.

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The feet can be anywhere as long as the swimmer feels comfortable.