Swimming for Year 2: Master Water Safety and Confidence

Question 1

How should you move your arms when paddling?

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Alternately forward and backward, thumbs first

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In a circular motion

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Up and down

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Straight out in front

Question 2

Swimming is fun, but it's important to be safe. How can being a good swimmer help you stay safe in the water?

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It means you can save yourself if you fall in the water.

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It means you can swim to the bottom of the pool.

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It means you can swim for a long time without getting tired.

Question 3

When is it important to wear a life jacket?

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When boating on a lake

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When swimming in the ocean

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When swimming in a bathtub

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When swimming in a pool

Question 4

When is it important to wear a life jacket while swimming?

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When you are learning to swim

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When you are swimming in a river or lake

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When you are a confident swimmer

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When you are swimming in a pool

Question 5

How does regular swimming practice help swimmers improve their skills?

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Regular practice helps swimmers develop muscle memory and coordination.

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Regular practice makes swimmers tired and lose confidence.

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Regular practice makes swimming less enjoyable.

Question 6

When floating on your back in water, which swimming stroke should you use?

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Backstroke

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Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Butterfly stroke

Question 7

When floating on your back, how should you keep your legs?

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Straight and together

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Bent at the knees

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Spread out wide

Question 8

How should you float on your back in the water?

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Lie flat with your arms and legs out, and your head back.

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Lie with your arms crossed and your legs together.

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Sit upright with your legs out and your arms by your side.

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Curl up into a ball with your arms around your legs.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a swimming stroke for beginners?

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Butterfly stroke

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Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Backstroke

Question 10

When swimming, it is always important to remember the most important water safety rule. What is it?

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Never swim alone.

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Always dive headfirst into the water.

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It is okay to swim after eating a big meal.

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Always swim in a pool with a lifeguard present.

Question 11

When you go swimming, what's the safest way to get into the water?

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Walk in slowly

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Dive in headfirst

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Jump in with your feet first

Question 12

What does it mean to 'float'?

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To keep your body on top of the water without moving

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To sink down to the bottom of the water

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To swim underwater

Question 13

What does it mean to 'paddle' in the water?

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To use your hands and feet to move through the water in a circular motion

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To jump up and down in the water

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To lie on your back and relax

Question 14

Which of these is a good safety rule for swimming?

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Wear a life jacket in deep water.

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Always swim by yourself.

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Jump into the water head first.

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Ignore any signs that say 'No Swimming'.

Question 15

Why do we paddle in swimming?

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To move through the water.

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To keep our heads above water.

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To cool down.

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To practice holding our breath.

Question 16

What helps us stay afloat in water?

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Buoyancy.

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Propulsion.

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Resistance.

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Agility.

Question 17

To float correctly in the water, you should:

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Spread your arms and legs like a star

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Keep your arms and legs straight and still

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Keep your head above water

Question 18

Why is it important to follow safety rules in the water?

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To avoid accidents and drowning

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To have fun

Question 19

If you get tired while swimming, you should:

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Stop and rest

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Keep swimming

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Panic and call for help

Question 20

Which of these is a safe place to swim?

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A supervised pool

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A river with a strong current

Question 21

When swimming, you should wear a:

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Swimsuit

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T-shirt and shorts

Question 22

Before getting into a pool, you should:

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Check the water temperature

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Jump in headfirst

Question 23

Why is it a good idea to warm up before swimming?

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To prevent injuries

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To make you swim faster

Question 24

If you see someone struggling in the water, you should:

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Call for help

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Try to rescue them yourself

Question 25

Which of these is NOT considered a basic swimming stroke?

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Treading water

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Backstroke

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Butterfly stroke

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Front crawl

Question 26

Which swimming stroke involves alternating arm movements with a flutter kick?

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Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Backstroke

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Butterfly

Question 27

When swimming, is it important to breathe regularly?

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Yes, it is very important

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No, it is not important

Question 28

What part of the body helps us to float on water?

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Our lungs

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Our head

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Our arms

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Our legs

Question 29

What is the purpose of the flutter kick?

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To move forward in the water

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To keep us afloat

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To help us breathe

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To change direction

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a water safety rule?

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Dive into the water headfirst

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Only swim in places where it is safe

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Never swim alone

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Wear a life jacket when in deep water

Question 31

When swimming in open water, what is the most important thing to remember?

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To be aware of what's around you

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To enjoy the view

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To race other swimmers

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To swim as fast as you can

Question 32

To keep you safe in the water, you should wear a:

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Life jacket

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Hat

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Sunglasses

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Towel

Question 33

To float on your back, you should:

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Stretch out your arms and legs

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Curl up into a ball

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Hold your breath

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Wave your arms and legs

Question 34

Why is it important to warm up before swimming?

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To improve flexibility and prevent injuries

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To make you swim faster

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To get your body used to the water

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To show off your muscles

Question 35

What's the best place to practice swimming for beginners?

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A swimming pool

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A river

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A washing machine

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A bathtub

Question 36

What does it mean to 'tread water'?

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To move your legs and arms to stay afloat

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To float motionless in the water

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To dive underwater

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To swim as fast as you can

Question 37

What is the best way to stay afloat in water?

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Relax and let your body float

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Hold your breath

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Paddle with your arms and legs

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Kick your legs hard

Question 38

Which of these is **not** a basic swimming skill taught in Year 2 Physical Education?

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Diving

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Floating

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Paddling

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Basic strokes

Question 39

What is the correct way to float on your back?

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Relax your body, keep your head above the water, and look up at the sky

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Stretch out your arms and legs

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Hold your breath and sink to the bottom

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Use your arms to paddle

Question 40

Which of these is the best way to paddle forward?

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Push your hands backward against the water

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Move your arms in circles

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Lift your arms out of the water and swing them forward

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Keep your arms still and kick your legs

Question 41

What is the first step in learning a basic swimming stroke?

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Practicing breathing in the water

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Floating on your back

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Kicking your legs and paddling your arms

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Jumping into the pool

Question 42

What does it mean to 'dog paddle'?

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To kick your legs and paddle your arms like a dog

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To float on your back

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To swim using a specific stroke technique

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To jump into the water

Question 43

Which of these is a good way to practice your breathing while swimming?

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Blowing bubbles into the water

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Holding your breath for as long as possible

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Keeping your head underwater

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Breathing through your nose

Question 44

To float on your back, you should:

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Spread out your arms and legs.

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Hold your breath and keep still.

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Kick your legs and keep your head above water.

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Grab the edge of the pool and pull yourself up.

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a basic swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Diving

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Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Backstroke

Question 46

What is the first step to learning to swim safely?

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Getting used to being in the water.

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Learning to float.

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Practicing different strokes.

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Swimming long distances.

Question 47

If you feel tired while swimming, you should:

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Stop swimming and take a break.

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Keep swimming and ignore the feeling.

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Try to swim faster.

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Shout for help.

Question 48

Which part of your body should you keep above the water when swimming?

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Head

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Legs

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Arms

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Back

Question 49

What is the main benefit of wearing goggles when swimming?

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To help you see better underwater.

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To protect your eyes from getting red.

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To keep your hair dry.

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To make you swim faster.

Question 50

When swimming, what is the most important thing to remember?

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To stay safe.

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To have fun.

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To get to the other side as quickly as possible.

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To win.

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a basic swimming style?

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Doggy paddle

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Front crawl

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Backstroke

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Butterfly

Question 52

If you get tired or out of breath in the water, what should you do?

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Swim back to the side and rest

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Keep swimming faster

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Dive to the bottom of the pool

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Call for help immediately

Question 53

Which of these helps you breathe safely while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your head above water

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Holding your breath

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Using a snorkel

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Blowing bubbles

Question 54

What is the safest way to get into the water?

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Walking in slowly

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Jumping in head first

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Sliding in on your bottom

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Diving in feet first

Question 55

Which part of your body do you use to move forward when swimming the front crawl?

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Your arms

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Your legs

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Your head

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Your whole body

Question 56

What is the swimming style where you float on your back?

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Backstroke

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Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Butterfly

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a good water safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Swim in a crowded area

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Wear a life jacket

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Stay close to the edge of the pool

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Never swim alone

Question 58

What is the safest way to learn how to swim?

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Take lessons from a qualified swimming instructor

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Read books about swimming

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Watch videos of people swimming

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Practice in a deep pool without supervision

Question 59

Which of these is a basic swimming stroke that beginners can learn?

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Breaststroke

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Backstroke

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Crawl

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Butterfly

Question 60

Why is it a good idea to wear a life jacket when swimming in open water?

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To keep you safe if you get into trouble

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To keep you warm

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To make you look cool

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To help you swim faster

Question 61

What should you do if you get caught in a current?

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Swim parallel to the current until you can safely get out of the water

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Swim against the current as hard as you can

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Swim towards the shore as quickly as possible

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Panic and scream for help immediately

Question 62

Which part of your body helps you keep your balance while swimming?

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Core

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Head

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Arms

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Legs

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a benefit of swimming?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of getting injured

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Improved heart health

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Increased muscle strength

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Reduced stress

Question 64

Which swimming stroke is **not** a basic stroke we learned about?

Accepted Answer

Butterfly stroke

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Front crawl

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Backstroke

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Breaststroke