Basic Pool Safety
This item should always be worn by young children and weak swimmers in the pool.
What is a life jacket?
These are set up on beaches to indicate where it is safe to swim.
What are lifeguard stations?
You should always avoid this area of a pool where you cannot touch the bottom.
What is the deep end?
This person at the pool or beach helps keep everyone safe and can rescue swimmers in trouble.
Who is a lifeguard?
This basic swimming skill allows you to float on your back without sinking.
What is back float?
When around a pool how should you move your body?
What is walk (instead of run)?
When at the beach, it's important to stay within these markers to avoid strong currents.
What are the swim flags or swim zones?
If you hear thunder while swimming, you should do this immediately.
What is get out of the water?
This job involves studying the ocean and its creatures to help protect them and their habitats.
What is a marine biologist?
This swim stroke is named after an insect and involves overarm strokes.
What is the butterfly stroke?
This rule means you should always have someone watching you while you swim.
What is never swim alone?
This natural phenomenon can pull swimmers out to sea if they are not careful.
What is a rip current?
This type of sun protection is necessary to avoid burns while swimming outdoors.
What is sunscreen?
This person checks the water quality at pools and beaches to make sure it is safe for swimming.
What is a water quality technician?
This action helps you move through the water faster by kicking your legs.
What is the flutter kick?
To avoid accidents, you should never do this near the edge of the pool.
What is horseplay or roughhousing?
When swimming at the beach, you should always do this if you get caught in a rip current.
What is swim parallel to the shore?
These underwater objects can be dangerous and should be avoided in lakes and oceans.
What are rocks or sharp objects?
This professional helps teach children and adults how to swim safely.
What is a swim instructor/teacher?
When learning to swim, it's important to practice this so you can breathe easily.
What is rhythmic breathing?
This is the term for the area where you can stand with your head above water.
What is the shallow end?
These small marine animals can sting swimmers, so you should avoid them if you see them in the water.
What are jellyfish?
You should never swim after consuming this because it can impair your ability to swim safely.
What is too much food?
Which branch of the military works in the water.
What is the navy or coast guard
This lifesaving skill involves keeping your head above water while staying in one place.
What is treading water?