Safe Swim Defense
Swimming Strokes
BSA Swim Test
Water Rescues
Misc.
100
The system used to ensure each scout never swims alone.
What is the Buddy System
100
Another name for the racing backstroke.
What is the Back Crawl.
100
The test starts by jumping ________ into water over your head.
What is feetfirst.
100
Being prepared means learning lifesaving techniques _________ you need them.
What is before.
100
This is a good way to rest face down in the water, especially when the water is rough.
What is Survival Float.
200
The name for a swimming area free of hazards.
What is Safe Area.
200
This kick powers the sidestroke.
What is the Scissors kick.
200
Water should be at least this deep and you should be able to see the bottom before diving headfirst.
What is 7-12 feet deep.
200
This rescue can be performed while staying on dry land and using your hand, a pole, branch, paddle, etc.
What is Reach.
200
If you don't have a life jacket, you can inflate this to help you stay afloat.
What is pants/jeans/shirt.
300
An adult leader trained in Safe Swim Defense who supervises the swimming activities.
What is Qualified Supervision/Supervisor.
300
This stroke is ideal for long swims and has a restful, energy-saving glide.
What is the Elementary Backstroke.
300
You must swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of these strokes.
What is sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, crawl.
300
For this rescue you might use a ring bouy, life jacket, or other items that float.
What is Throw.
300
The page in the Boy Scout Handbook where the Safety Afloat guidelines can be found.
What is page 195.
400
The 3 ability groups for swimmers.
What is Nonswimmer, Beginner, and Swimmer.
400
This stroke is done on your stomach and has 3 motions-the flutter kick, the arm stroke, and breathing.
What is the Front Crawl.
400
You must swim 25 yards using this easy resting stroke.
What is Backstroke.
400
This rescue might involve reaching and throwing from the water instead of the shore.
What is Rowing.
400
This rescue involves 2 strong swimmers using a line/rope to help rescue someone.
What is Line Tender Rescue.
500
These trained rescue personnel must be on duty whenever and wherever scouts are swimming.
What is Lifeguards.
500
This stroke was named after John Trudgen who introduced it at a swimming competition in 1868.
What is Trudgen.
500
The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one of these.
What is sharp turn.
500
Use this rescue only if there is no other way to save a person and you are trained in lifesaving.
What is Go.
500
Name at least 3 merit badges that can be earned that involve knowing how to swim and swimming safety.
What is swimming, lifesaving, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, motorboating, whitewater, small-boat sailing, water sports....
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