Administrative Potpourri
True or False
As a WSI, teaching courses in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, you must be associated with a facility that is enrolled as an Authorized Provider (AP) or Licensed Training Provider (LTP) of the Learn - to- Swim Program.True - it IS a WSI Instructor Responsibility
(M) 6-7
What are some factors that help or hinder someone in swim lessons?
Their goals
Amount of practice time
Feedback they receive (positive or negative)
Motivation for coming to class
Past experiences
What does the 'WHALE' stand for in Longfellow's WHALE Tales K -6 Educational Packet?
Water Habits Are Learned Early - to teach children safe behaviors in, on and around the water.(M) 66
The ________ position is used for back float, back glide readiness, kicking on the back and rolling over
Cuddle Position
(M) 54
What is the goal distance for Level 3 swimmers in their exit skill 1?
Swim 25 yards of front crawl or elementary backstroke
(M) 260
How is your WSI certification maintained?
You must teach- in water- at least one course you are certified to teach (Parent /Child, Preschool, Learn to Swim, Adults) within a 2 year time frame.
AND
You must report your teaching activity by submitting course records through RedCrossLearningCenter.org
AND
Successfully complete recertification assessment on line within 90 days prior to expiration date.
How is repetition important?
Giving positive (specific) and corrective feedback can help swimmers progress.
Correct practice helps develop muscle memory. 7x
(M) 27
What value do safety topics have in the LtS program of ARC?
Safety 1st mindset
Every skill is a safety skill
Safety is an integral part of every class
(M) 65 & 228
True or False
Parent/Child Aquatics- the WSI teaches parents information and techniques to help orient their children to the water and to safely supervise water activities.
TRUE
Name the three kicks common to treading water
Breaststroke - modified
Scissors kick
Rotary kick
List 3 materials a WSI can use while planning for a Learn to Swim class Level 4.
Block plan for Level 4
Red Cross Learning Center.org
Longfellow's WHALE Tales K-6 Educational Packet
Swimming and Water Safety (book)
Water Safety Instructor's Manual
Teaching Swimming and Water Safety DVD
Red Cross Mobile App
(M) 5
Why is a block plan valuable?
WSI's will have a high level view of what water safety topics, review skills and new skills you will cover in the whole 8 week course. Helps create a logical sequence that is divided by days.
(M) 44
When teaching, a critical safety consideration any WSI must have is
Be able to clearly SEE all participants at all times during your lessons
If you are teaching near a coastal town, what might be some safety topics you would share with parents and children?
The importance of wearing a life jacket
Know about boating before you go floating
Basic water safety rules
Sun Safety
Safety at the beach and waterparks
Staying safe around the water
Recreational Water Illness (M) 72-93
What is the fastest part of any stroke?
Finish
(Catch, Mid Pull, Finish)
WSI's can consider many ways to enhance learning for individuals who move, learn, behave or communicate differently. Give 2 examples:
Decreasing the instructor to participant ratio
Adjusting the way course objectives based on their abilities
Letting them choose what skill with what support they want, allowing them to try several different ways
Utilizing the co-teacher or aid for extra support
Establish routines, use picture cards or visual aids for moving between skills
(B) 176
If a swimmer in class appears confused and starts to distract himself and others by splashing people in the face, this might be a sign that the WSI needs ....
Needs to adjust the activity, drill or skill to meet their level. Modify or use tools for students.
Perhaps check the students understanding, determine the root cause of behavior, reassure them, set a goal together, adapt on the fly.
Completing the Water Safety Instructor Orientation to Safety Training for Swim Coaches is how a WSI is eligible to teach ______
Safety Training for Swim Coaches (under the Water Safety Courses)
(M) 355
As children learns the flutter kick, efficient movement of flutter kick starts in the ___________(hips/ knees/ ankles)
in the hips
(B) 110
This stroke uses two kicks at a specific moments in each arm stroke and there is no body roll to help you.
Butterfly
(B) 122
What is form drag and how does it affect a swimmer who is doing a sloppy front crawl?
Form Drag: is the resistance created by a swimmers body shape.
Staying in streamline can help reduce form drag when pushing through the water - stay horizontal.
(B) 81- 82
Equipment needed, Housekeeping, Announcements, Safety Topic(s) Opening Activity, Review Skills, New Skill introduction, New skill practice, Games and number of participants are all part of a ?
All part of a daily Lesson Plan
Diving safety rules needs to be taught because:
Name 3 reasons
Learning proper angle of entry and body positions is crucial for safe and graceful dives. (B) 154
Diving wrong is a life alternating injury
What is the term used in Pre School Aquatics Level 1 for swimmers to explore front and back crawl arm motion - without calling it front crawl?
Alternating arm action on front/on back
(M) 195
Hydrodynamic principals tell us that most people's center of mass that creates downward force is in the:
Center of Mass: in the hips
(B) 80