Swim Kids
What age can a child go in Level 1
5 Years Old
What 3 items should an instructor always have on them?
Whistle, Lesson plan, Floatation device
How long should water safety and attendance maximum take on deck before you get in the water with your class?
3-4 mins
How do you correct an inverted scissor kick for whip kick?
Sit on edge and physically manipulate kids feet, walk like a penguin on deck, physically manipulate kids feet in water while they are holding a floatation device
How long is your Water Safety Instructor certification qualified for?
2 years
What swim kids level is 'Standing shallow dive' in?
Swim Kids 8
What's an appropriate swim suit for a female instructor to wear?
One-piece
How long should the warm up in the water take with your class- maximum?
4-5 mins
How do you hold kids in a proper back/front float?
Underneath the arm pits facing you for front float. Underneath the arms pits on back float. Their head rests on your shoulder.
If you are uncertain how to evaluate a kid/student on a skill where can you find further clarification?
On the back of the worksheet
Or ask your WSIT
How many meters is the distance swim in Swim Kids 9?
400 Meters
Feedback to students should always be given- when?
Immediately
How long should your pre-school goodbye game or song take- maximum?
3-4 mins
What kind of aids can you get kids to hold while doing side glide assisted?
Flutter board, dumbell, paddle, noodle
How do you communicate with parents on how the kids in your class are doing?
Speak with them during your 5 minutes in-between classes and also write in the halfway papers.
What level of swim kids does 'front crawl' start at?
Swim Kids 4
How often do you evaluate students/ your class kids?
Everyday
How many minutes do you have between your classes to talk to parents?
5 minutes
What is a fun way to teach kids how to breathe every 3 arms for front crawl?
Pepsi, coke, 7-up- - - breathe on the side
How should you properly write a Halfway and Report card?
Sandwich effect
Positive, constructive feedback on how to correct strokes, followed by positive
What level of swim kids does 'treading water' start at?
Swim Kids 5
An instructor should always be? (3 things)
On time, positive, loud
True or False-
You should be going through as much skills on the criteria as possible every class?
True
How do kids learn the best when teaching them a skill?
Instructor ALWAYS Demonstrates- weather its the first day or last day of class
True or False
As an instructor you are solely Responsible for the safety of every child in your class?
True- Keep your class Safe at all times. Eyes on them always. Save them and prevent unsafe circumstances.