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