How to be a good swimming teacher
  • 1. What is the MOST important quality of a good swimming teacher?
A) Strict discipline
B) Patience
C) Loud voice
D) Fast swimming speed
  • 2. Before starting a lesson, what should a swimming teacher always check?
A) Their swimsuit is fashionable
B) Water depth and temperature
C) Their whistle is loud enough
D) The number of parents watching
  • 3. Which of these is a crucial safety rule to emphasize?
A) Swimming after eating is okay
B) Never swim alone
C) Always dive in the deep end
D) Hold your breath for as long as possible
  • 4. How should a teacher handle a student who is afraid of the water?
A) Introduce them to the water gradually
B) Ignore their fear
C) Tell them not to be silly
D) Force them into the water
  • 5. Which stroke is generally taught first?
A) Backstroke
B) Butterfly
C) Breaststroke
D) Front crawl
  • 6. What is the correct arm movement in a front crawl?
A) Pushing down towards the bottom
B) Alternating windmill motion
C) Simultaneous forward motion
D) Holding arms stiff and straight
  • 7. What is the primary purpose of flutter kicks?
A) To show off
B) To stir the water
C) To make bubbles
D) Propulsion and balance
  • 8. How should a teacher give feedback?
A) Harshly and critically
B) Positively and constructively
C) By ignoring the student
D) By only pointing out mistakes
  • 9. What is the most important thing to do if a student is struggling?
A) Make fun of them
B) Provide extra support and encouragement
C) Yell at them to try harder
D) Give up on them
  • 10. What is the purpose of streamlining?
A) Look graceful
B) Attract attention
C) Create more splashes
D) Reduce water resistance
  • 11. What does 'buoyancy' refer to?
A) The speed of swimming
B) The ability to float
C) The chlorine level
D) The temperature of the water
  • 12. How should a teacher address different learning styles?
A) Ignore individual needs
B) Teach everyone the same way
C) Use varied teaching methods
D) Focus on the fastest learners
  • 13. What is the best way to teach breathing techniques?
A) Breathe only through your nose
B) Ignore breathing completely
C) Practice exhaling in the water
D) Hold your breath for extended periods
  • 14. What is the purpose of using pool noodles or kickboards?
A) To make the pool look colorful
B) To punish students
C) Provide support and build confidence
D) To play games
  • 15. What should a teacher do if they suspect a student has a medical condition?
A) Inform the parents/guardians
B) Give the student medication
C) Ignore it and continue the lesson
D) Diagnose the condition themselves
  • 16. What is the ideal water temperature for swimming lessons?
A) Any temperature is fine
B) Below 70°F (21°C)
C) Above 95°F (35°C)
D) Around 82-86°F (28-30°C)
  • 17. What should a teacher do after a student achieves a goal?
A) Tell them it was easy
B) Move on to the next skill without acknowledging it
C) Ignore it
D) Provide praise and encouragement
  • 18. Why is it important to teach children how to float?
A) To show off their skills
B) For safety in case of accidental falls into water
C) Because it's a fun activity
D) To impress their friends
  • 19. What is hypothermia?
A) A fear of water
B) Dangerously low body temperature
C) Muscle cramps in the legs
D) A skin rash caused by chlorine
  • 20. How should a teacher demonstrate a swimming skill?
A) Clearly and slowly
B) Without explanation
C) Quickly and vaguely
D) By having another student demonstrate
  • 21. What should you do if you see a swimmer in distress?
A) Yell for help, doing nothing else
B) Ignore it and hope someone else helps
C) Immediately initiate rescue procedures
D) Film the incident
  • 22. What is the role of a lifeguard during a swimming lesson?
A) To only help the most advanced swimmers
B) To supervise the entire pool area and assist in emergencies
C) To watch the swimming teacher
D) To relax and enjoy the sun
  • 23. What is the primary goal of water safety education?
A) Preventing drowning and water-related accidents
B) Making sure everyone enjoys the pool
C) Teaching everyone to become Olympic swimmers
D) Promoting competitive swimming
  • 24. What is the best way to manage a large group of students?
A) Allowing them to do whatever they want
B) Yelling at them constantly
C) Clear instructions and organized activities
D) Ignoring them and hoping they behave
  • 25. Why is it important to have a lesson plan?
A) Because it's required by the pool
B) To make the teacher look organized
C) To ensure a structured and progressive learning experience
D) It is not important
  • 26. How can a teacher encourage a shy or hesitant student?
A) Ignore them and focus on outgoing students
B) Provide individual attention and positive reinforcement
C) Force them to participate in group activities
D) Publicly criticize their hesitation
  • 27. What is the purpose of back float?
A) To show off your skills.
B) To swim faster.
C) A resting position and safety skill.
D) To splash other swimmers.
  • 28. What is 'dead man's float'?
A) Floating face down in the water.
B) A type of diving.
C) Floating on your back.
D) A backstroke technique.
  • 29. What should a swimming teacher do if there is thunder and lightning?
A) Ignore the weather and hope for the best.
B) Continue the lesson as long as it's not raining.
C) Clear the pool immediately and seek shelter.
D) Tell the students to swim faster to get out of the pool.
  • 30. Which of the following is MOST important to explain about diving safety?
A) Always wear goggles when diving.
B) Dive as deep as you can.
C) Make sure someone is watching when you dive.
D) Only dive in designated areas and never in shallow water.
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