Swimming for Year 1 Primary School Students: Learn to Float, Kick, and Paddle

Question 1

When swimming, what should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Hold your breath underwater.

Answer

Tell someone where you are going.

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Swim in a safe place like a pool.

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Wear a life jacket on a boat.

Question 2

When entering the swimming pool, what is the safest way to do it?

Accepted Answer

Use the steps or ladder.

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Jump in head first.

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Walk in backwards.

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Dive in from the side.

Question 3

When we go swimming, why is it important to always have a friend with us?

Accepted Answer

To help us if we need it

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To race each other

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To teach each other how to swim

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To have more fun

Question 4

Which of these is the correct way to enter the pool safely?

Accepted Answer

Climb down the ladder feet first.

Answer

Jump in head first.

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Slide in on your tummy.

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Dive in from the side of the pool.

Question 5

When we swim, why is it important to have an adult close by?

Accepted Answer

To help us if we need it.

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To play with us.

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To watch us swim.

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To talk to us.

Question 6

When swimming, how should you keep your head?

Accepted Answer

Looking straight ahead

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Under the water

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Looking up at the sky

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Looking down at your feet

Question 7

What is the safest thing to do before you get in the pool?

Accepted Answer

Check how deep the water is.

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Jump in head first.

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Push your friends in.

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Run around the pool.

Question 8

When entering or leaving the pool, what should you do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Walk slowly

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Run around the pool

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Jump in right away

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Swim to the other end of the pool

Question 9

You are at the swimming pool with your friends. It is a hot day and the pool looks very inviting. How should you enter the water safely?

Accepted Answer

Walk in slowly using the steps.

Answer

Jump in head-first.

Answer

Slide in feet-first.

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Dive in from the side of the pool.

Question 10

When floating on your back, how should your body be positioned?

Accepted Answer

Spread out like a starfish

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Curled up like a ball

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Standing straight up

Question 11

When swimming, which of these rules is very important to follow to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Never swim alone.

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Run and jump into the pool.

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Stay in the water for a long time.

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Go swimming when it's storming outside.

Question 12

When swimming, what's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay close to the edge of the pool.

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Swim alone in deep water.

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Jump in without checking how deep it is.

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Ignore the lifeguard.

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way to float in water?

Accepted Answer

Diving

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Back float

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Star float

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Front float

Question 14

When you're near water, what's the most important thing to do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up where you're going

Answer

Play by the water with your friends

Question 15

When entering the swimming pool, what is the safest way to get in?

Accepted Answer

Walk in using the steps

Answer

Jump right in

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Slide in on your tummy

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Dive in from the side

Question 16

What's a super important rule to remember when we're swimming?

Accepted Answer

Never run around the pool.

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It's okay to swim alone.

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You can jump into the pool from any spot you like.

Question 17

What should you do to stay safe near water?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from the pool without an adult.

Answer

Run around the pool.

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Dive into the pool head first.

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct way to enter the pool safely?

Accepted Answer

Walk down the steps slowly and carefully.

Answer

Jump in head first.

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Slide down the slide.

Question 19

When you want to leave the swimming pool, what's the best way to do it?

Accepted Answer

Use the steps or ladder and hold onto the handrail

Answer

Jump out of the pool with your feet first

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Slide down the ladder with your head first

Question 20

When you want to get out of the pool, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Climb out using the ladder

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Jump out feet first

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Dive head first into the shallow end

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Swim to the other side and get out there

Question 21

Before getting into the pool, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Put your feet in slowly to check the temperature

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Jump in with a splash

Question 22

How do we safely enter the pool?

Accepted Answer

Walk in slowly with our feet first.

Answer

Jump in with our feet first.

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Slide in on our tummy.

Question 23

When swimming, what is the most important water safety rule to remember?

Accepted Answer

Stay in the shallow end of the pool.

Answer

Jump into the water without checking how deep it is.

Answer

Swim out to the middle of the lake by yourself.

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Play Marco Polo with your friends in the deep end.

Question 24

When you swim, how do you stay afloat on the water?

Accepted Answer

Float on your back with your face out of the water

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Kick your legs really fast

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Hold your breath and sink to the bottom of the pool

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Paddle with your arms like a dog

Question 25

When you float on your back in the water, how should you hold your body?

Accepted Answer

Spread out like a starfish

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Keep close to your body

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Only spread out your arms

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Only spread out your legs

Question 26

When swimming the backstroke, how should you breathe?

Accepted Answer

Breathe out through your mouth and in through your nose, lifting your head out of the water.

Answer

Breathe in through your mouth and out through your nose.

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Hold your breath while swimming.

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Breathe in and out through your nose while keeping your head in the water.

Question 27

Before getting into a swimming pool, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Take a shower

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Put on swimming goggles

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Put on a swimming cap

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Jump into the pool

Question 28

To move forward in the water, which kicking style should we use?

Accepted Answer

Flutter Kick

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Scissor Kick

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Dolphin Kick

Question 29

When doing the flutter kick, how should you move your legs?

Accepted Answer

Up and down really fast, keeping them straight

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Up and down like scissors

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Around in circles

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Out to the sides and then back together

Question 30

When floating on your back in the water, how should you position your arms?

Accepted Answer

Spread them out like a starfish.

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Keep them by your side.

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Fold them across your chest.

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Hold them above your head.

Question 31

Before entering the pool, which of these is the safest way to prepare yourself?

Accepted Answer

Take a quick shower to rinse off any dirt or sweat

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Run into the pool without checking the depth

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Jump into the deep end without wearing a life jacket

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Push other swimmers into the water

Question 32

When doing the scissor kick, how should you move your legs?

Accepted Answer

Move your legs up and down in an alternating motion, like opening and closing scissors.

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Move your legs up and down in a circular motion.

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Move your legs in a side-to-side motion.

Question 33

When floating on your back, which part of your body should stay out of the water?

Accepted Answer

Your head

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Your feet

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Your arms

Question 34

When you want to go swimming, which of these is the best way to get into the pool?

Accepted Answer

Walk down the steps into the shallow end.

Answer

Dive in headfirst.

Answer

Jump in from the side of the pool.

Answer

Run and slide into the pool.

Question 35

When floating on your back, how should your head and body be positioned?

Accepted Answer

Head tilted back, body straight

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Head underwater, body curved

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Head facing down, body arched

Question 36

When floating on your back, which part of your body should be kept above the water?

Accepted Answer

Head

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Legs

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Arms

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Back

Question 37

When you are swimming, which of these things should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Run and push your friends into the water.

Answer

Swim with a buddy.

Answer

Check the water depth before diving.

Question 38

When you go swimming, what is the most important safety rule to remember?

Accepted Answer

Always swim with a friend.

Answer

Stay close to the edge of the pool.

Answer

Wear your swimsuit.

Answer

Take a shower before swimming.

Question 39

When you float on your back in the water, which part of your body helps you stay afloat?

Accepted Answer

Your chest

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Your tummy

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Your legs

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Your head

Question 40

When swimming, what's the most important thing to remember?

Accepted Answer

Swim with a grown-up nearby.

Answer

Jump in the pool, even if you can't see the bottom.

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Run around the pool while others are swimming.

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Stay in the water for as long as you want.

Question 41

When did people first start swimming?

Accepted Answer

People started swimming thousands of years ago, before they even had a written language.

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People started swimming hundreds of years ago, when they began exploring the seas in boats.

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People have always known how to swim because they evolved from fish.

Question 42

When we swim, setting goals can help us improve. Which of these is a good way to set a goal?

Accepted Answer

Set a goal that is challenging but possible, like swimming a whole lap of the pool.

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Set a goal that is easy, like floating on your back.

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Set a goal that is very hard, like swimming across the ocean.

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Don't set any goals.

Question 43

You're excited to swim at a pool party with your friends. But before jumping in, you notice some things that make you wonder if it's safe. Which of these actions should you avoid doing, and why?

Accepted Answer

Diving headfirst into the shallow end of the pool.

Accepted Answer

Swimming alone in the pool.

Answer

Wearing a life jacket while swimming.

Question 44

How do you float on your back?

Accepted Answer

Spread out your arms and legs

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Hold your breath

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Kick your legs

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Close your eyes

Question 45

How do you paddle with your arms?

Accepted Answer

Move them back and forth

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Move them up and down

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Move them in circles

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Move them fast and hard

Question 46

Which of these things is important to remember when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Don't swallow water

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Hold your breath

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Paddle with your eyes closed

Answer

Swim far out into the water

Question 47

What is the first thing you should do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Rest on your back

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Panic and flail your arms

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Call for help

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Swim as fast as you can

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a good idea when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Swimming in deep water alone

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Wearing a life jacket

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Taking a break when you're tired

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Floating on your back

Question 49

What is the best way to get out of the pool?

Accepted Answer

Climbing out using the steps

Answer

Diving headfirst

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Jumping over the side

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Sliding out on your feet

Question 50

Which part of your body helps you stay on top of the water?

Accepted Answer

Tummy

Answer

Legs

Answer

Arms

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Head

Question 51

What is the most important rule to remember when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Swim in a pool with a grown-up watching

Answer

Keep your head out of the water

Answer

Don't hold your breath when swimming

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Wear something to help you float

Question 52

What do we call it when you move your arms in the water?

Accepted Answer

Paddling

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Kicking

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Swimming

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Floating

Question 53

What should you do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Stop swimming and rest

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Swim faster

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Hold your breath

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Swim to the deepest part

Question 54

What is the best way to get into the swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Walk in slowly

Answer

Dive in head first

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Jump in feet first

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Slide in on your bottom

Question 55

What is the best way to learn how to swim?

Accepted Answer

Take lessons with a teacher

Answer

Watch videos

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Read books

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Ask a friend to teach you

Question 56

When swimming, what's the most important safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Never swim alone.

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Always leap into the water headfirst.

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Swim whenever you want.

Question 57

What's the best way to get into the water?

Accepted Answer

Walk in slowly.

Answer

Jump in headfirst.

Answer

Dive in feet first.

Question 58

Which of these is not a swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Hopping.

Answer

Freestyle.

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Backstroke.

Question 59

What's the main reason for kicking in swimming?

Accepted Answer

To move forward.

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To keep your head above water.

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To steer.

Question 60

What should you do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Stop swimming and rest.

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Keep swimming until you're exhausted.

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Swim faster to get back to the edge.

Question 61

When swimming, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Staying safe.

Answer

Having fun.

Answer

Swimming fast.

Question 62

How should you carefully get into the water?

Accepted Answer

Sit on the edge and slide in slowly.

Answer

Jump in head first.

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Run and dive in.

Question 63

Which part of our body do we use to kick?

Accepted Answer

Legs.

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Arms.

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Head.

Question 64

What is 'paddling'?

Accepted Answer

Using our hands to move through the water.

Answer

Kicking our legs.

Answer

Holding our breath underwater.