IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM? YES/NO?
YES
Which swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in swimming?
A) Mark Spitz
B) Michael Phelps
C) Katie Ledecky
D) Ryan Lochte
B) Michael Phelps
Which stroke is considered the slowest competitive swimming stroke?
Breaststroke
What should you do if you get caught in a rip current while swimming in open water?
A) Swim against the current to reach shore
B) Stay calm and float to conserve energy
C) Signal for help by waving arms
D) Dive underwater to escape the current
B) Stay calm and float to conserve energy
What is the name of the swimming technique where the swimmer’s face stays underwater and breathes to the side?
A) Breaststroke
B) Backstroke
C) Freestyle
D) Butterfly
C) Freestyle
Which swimming stroke is the fastest among the four competitive strokes?
Freestyle
What is the purpose of wearing a life jacket?
A) To keep you warm in the water
B) To help you float and stay afloat
C) To make you a stronger swimmer
D) To scare away wildlife
B) To help you float and stay afloat in the water
What does the term "flip turn" refer to in swimming?
A) A type of dive
B) A way to change direction at the wall
C) A breathing technique
D) A stroke style
B) A way to change direction at the wall
In which stroke do swimmers lie on their backs and use a flutter kick?
Backstroke
How many standard swimming strokes are there in competitive swimming?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
C) 4 (Front crawl/freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
What is the name of the swimming stroke where both arms move forward together and the swimmer's legs perform a frog kick?
Answer Choices:
A) Freestyle
B) Butterfly
C) Breaststroke
D) Backstroke
C) Breaststroke
Which stroke requires the swimmer to keep their head mostly above water during each stroke cycle?
Breaststroke
Which swimming stroke is usually swum in a warm-up?
A) Butterfly
B) Breaststroke
C) Freestyle
D) Backstroke
C) Freestyle
What kick is primarily used in the butterfly stroke?
Dolphin kick
Which stroke is considered the most physically demanding and powerful?
Butterfly