Swim Safety
how long must you wait before swimming again after thunder
30 minutes
what helps you float on your back
Pushing your tummy up, and keeping your head back
what is the only stroke done on your back
backstroke (elementary backstoke)
what is a kickboard used for
to focus on just the legs and help the swimmer stay on the surface of the water
how many lifeguards work at meadowbreeze
13
you should never swim by yourself. Always swim in a...
A Pair
what kick is used in freestlye and backstroke
flutter kick
why is streamline so important after starts and turns
makes you go faster in the water (everyone show streamline)
why do swimmers use googles
to help see underwater and keep water out of eyes
what animal has a kick named after them
dolphin
if you become tired in deep water, what skill can keep you on the surface
treading or back floats
describe a compact jump
cross your arms, and jump like you are sitting in a chair
what strokes do you use an open turn for
butterfly and breaststroke
what are fins used for
to bulid leg strength, improve kicking, and swim faster
what female olympic swimmer is the best at long freestyle races
katie ledecky
when you hear a lifeguard call a safety check you should...
get out of the pool at the closest wall and wait quietly until the lifeguard says its safe to swim.
what is circle swimming
where swimmers always swim on the right side of the lane to prevent running into other people
what is the order of the IM
butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle
why do lane lines float
to separate lanes and to reduce surface waves on water
what is michael phelps nickname
the flying fish
what is the purpose of a safety check
allow lifeguards to scan the bottom of the pool, give swimmers a little reset, let guards rotate
what is the help position
cross your arms, and lean back so your knees are close to your chest
what is a relay
a race where each teammate swims one part of the event
what is a pull buoy
foam placed between legs so you don't kick, to focus on just the arms
how many muscles are used when swimming
more than 600