Swimming Basics
This is the ability to move through water using arms and legs.
What is swimming?
This stroke uses a frog kick and arm pull to move forward.
What is breaststroke?
This is the first thing you should do before entering a pool.
What is shower/rinse?
This floating device is used to keep a swimmer afloat during rescue.
What is a life buoy?
This is the first step in rescuing someone — before entering the water.
What is call for help?
Swimming helps seafarers in this type of situation, such as falling overboard.
What is an emergency?
This lifesaving stroke allows one arm to tow a victim.
What is sidestroke?
You must always swim with a friend or under this supervision.
What is a lifeguard?
This safety equipment is often placed at the poolside to assist rescues.
What is a rescue pole/shepherd’s crook?
This technique allows you to move a drowning person without tiring quickly.
What is towing?
This physical skill developed in swimming helps you keep a horizontal position in water.
What is body position?
This stroke is the fastest and often used in competitions.
What is the front crawl?
Running near the pool is dangerous because it can cause this.
What is slipping/falling?
This is the machine that cleans and circulates pool water.
What is the filtration system?
If you cannot swim to the victim, you should try this method using a stick or rope.
What is reach or throw?
This personal quality gained from swimming builds trust in your own abilities.
What is confidence?
This energy-saving stroke is used while waiting for rescue.
What is the survival backstroke?
This word describes the act of entering a pool without permission.
What is unauthorized swimming?
This term refers to a pool's edge or walking path surrounding it.
What is the deck?
This rescue technique is done from a boat or dock without entering the water.
What is non-contact rescue?
Swimming also promotes this health benefit, important for sailors who must be fit.
What is physical fitness?
This stroke is a variation of breaststroke used for control and strength.
What is inverted breaststroke?
This important rule prohibits pushing others into the pool.
What is no horseplay?
This small board is used to practice kicks.
What is a kickboard?
This skill involves keeping yourself afloat without moving forward.
What is treading water?