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peduc 3 - SWIMMING
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  • 1. Where was the oldest known depiction of swimming found?
A) Greece
B) Beni Hassan tombs, Egypt
C) Rome
D) India
  • 2. What is the primary difference between open-water swimming and pool swimming?
A) Pool swimming requires longer distances
B) Open water swimming is always competitive
C) Pool swimming involves natural environments
D) Open water swimming takes place in natural environments like lakes and rivers
  • 3. Which famous swimmer holds the most world championship titles in history?
A) Ian Thorpe
B) Katie Ledecky
C) Mark Spitz
D) Michael Phelps
  • 4. What is the primary goal of water rescue techniques?
A) To prevent injuries during competitions
B) To assist someone in distress in the water
C) To teach swimming strokes
D) To recover lost objects underwater
  • 5. In what year were new swimming techniques like the butterfly introduced in competitions?
A) 1924
B) 1988
C) 1956
D) 1985
  • 6. What is the main purpose of aquatic training for athletes?
A) To improve diving techniques
B) To build strength and endurance for other sports
C) To learn new strokes
D) To practice CPR skills
  • 7. Which swimming training technique focuses on short bursts of speed?
A) Speed work
B) Endurance swimming
C) Hydrotherapy
D) Water aerobics
  • 8. When did the first women's swimming events debut in the Olympics?
A) 1914
B) 1913
C) 1915
D) 1912
  • 9. Which swimming stroke is considered the most challenging?
A) Breaststroke
B) Butterfly
C) Freestyle
D) Backstroke
  • 10. What innovation helped swimmers break records in the 20th century?
A) Flip turn
B) Weighted swimsuits
C) Longer pools
D) Advanced goggles
  • 11. Which country became a leader in promoting swimming for fitness in the early 19th century?
A) United States
B) France
C) Japan
D) Germany
  • 12. Which of the following athletes competed in Paralympic swimming?
A) Katie Ledecky
B) Athletes with physical disabilities
C) Michael Phelps
D) Ian Thorpe
  • 13. What is wild swimming?
A) Competitive outdoor swimming
B) Swimming in natural waters for enjoyment
C) Swimming in open water races
D) Training in wilderness pools
  • 14. What sport did Ian Thorpe specialize in?
A) Freestyle
B) Backstroke
C) Breaststroke
D) Butterfly
  • 15. How many Olympic gold medals does Katie Ledecky have?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 9
D) 7
  • 16. Which swimmer is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
A) Ian Thorpe
B) Katie Ledecky
C) Michael Phelps
D) Mark Spitz
  • 17. What does open water swimming refer to?
A) Swimming in chlorinated pools
B) Scuba diving
C) Swimming in natural water environments
D) Indoor swimming competitions
  • 18. What is hydrotherapy primarily used for?
A) Muscle building
B) Competitive training
C) Endurance training
D) Rehabilitation and pain relief
  • 19. What is water aerobics used for?
A) High-intensity training
B) Strengthening muscles
C) Competitive swimming
D) Joint-friendly cardiovascular exercise
  • 20. What are swimming drills designed to improve?
A) Muscle strength
B) Flexibility
C) Underwater techniques
D) Stroke technique
  • 21. What is a benefit of endurance swimming?
A) Focuses on sprints
B) Builds cardiovascular fitness and stamina
C) Enhances flexibility
D) Improves speed in short races
  • 22. Which rescue technique involves using a pole or rope?
A) Contact rescues
B) Underwater rescues
C) Reaching rescues
D) Throwing rescues
  • 23. What is one primary skill lifeguards must have?
A) Competitive swimming
B) Scuba diving
C) Water polo
D) CPR and water rescue skills
  • 24. In Medley Relay, which stroke comes first?
A) Freestyle
B) Backstroke
C) Breaststroke
D) Butterfly
  • 25. What is the order of strokes in an Individual Medley (IM)?
A) Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle
B) Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke
C) Backstroke, Butterfly, Freestyle, Breaststroke
D) Breaststroke, Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly
  • 26. What kick is used in the Butterfly stroke?
A) Flutter kick
B) Frog kick
C) Dolphin kick
D) Scissor kick
  • 27. Which stroke uses a frog-like kick?
A) Butterfly
B) Freestyle
C) Backstroke
D) Breaststroke
  • 28. Which swimming stroke is performed on the back?
A) Breaststroke
B) Backstroke
C) Freestyle
D) Butterfly
  • 29. Which stroke is the fastest in swimming?
A) Backstroke
B) Breaststroke
C) Butterfly
D) Freestyle (Front Crawl)
  • 30. What year was Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) founded?
A) 1908
B) 1910
C) 1909
D) 1911
  • 31. What is the governing body for international swimming competitions?
A) International Swim League
B) Olympic Swim Committee
C) Global Swim Federation
D) Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA)
  • 32. In which Olympics was swimming introduced as a competitive sport?
A) 1924 Paris Olympics
B) 1936 Berlin Olympics
C) 1896 Athens Olympics
D) 1908 London Olympics
  • 33. When was the first international swimming competition held?
A) 1844
B) 1837
C) 1826
D) 1855
  • 34. Where was the first modern swimming pool located?
A) Paris
B) Berlin
C) London
D) Stockholm
  • 35. When was the first modern swimming pool established?
A) 1854
B) 1868
C) 1896
D) 1837
  • 36. What did Per Henrik Ling incorporate into the Swedish Gymnastics system?
A) Swimming
B) Biking
C) Running
D) Yoga
  • 37. Who promoted swimming for fitness in the 18th century?
A) George Washington
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Fredrick the Great of Prussia
D) Per Henrik Ling
  • 38. What role did swimming play for the Romans?
A) A military training skill
B) Competitive sports
C) Recreational purposes only
D) Religious ceremonies
  • 39. Which ancient civilization highly valued swimming as part of physical education?
A) Indians
B) Roman
C) Egyptians
D) Greeks
  • 40. How far back does swimming evidence date?
A) 5,000 years ago
B) 8,000 years ago
C) 12,000 years ago
D) 10,000 years ago
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