AY Honors/Swimming - Beginner/Answer Key

Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Swimming Instructor

1. Retrieve an object from the bottom in chest-deep water, unsupported and with eyes open.

Start with breath holding at least 10 seconds with eyes open. Sink toys and some coins. Goggles may be used. It might help to exhale the breath rather than filling the lungs. This will help the swimmer stay submerged while the small object is sought.

2. Bob submerging head completely 15 times in chest-deep water.

When head is out of the water, inhale with the mouth. When underwater, exhale with mouth and nose. Rhythm shall be just like the natural breathing pattern. Inhale quickly and exhale slowly.

3. Bob in deep water (slightly over head) to travel to safe area or side of pool.

With the bobbing motion, move forward through the water by pushing the water backwards. With fingers together and palms flat, do a sweeping motion on the water from the front to the back, recover then repeat motion over again. Slightly jump to maintain bobbing pattern while sculling forward.

4. Jump into deep water from side of pool.

Stay clear of the sides and make sure that there is no object or swimmer before jumping. Maintain feet first entry and stay safe at all times.

5. Dive from side of pool in kneeling and compact position.

Kneeling dive

Extend arms overhead with hands together. Kneel then enter the water fingers first followed by the rest of the body form. Do not look up. Do not bend your knees. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Compact Jump

Cover mouth and nose with one hand, cross the other arm to the opposite shoulder and push both arms as close to the body. Stand at the edge of the water and jump with feet together. Maintain compact and upright position until movement stops underwater then swim to safety.

6. Prone glide with push-off for two body lengths.

Prone means on the front.

Stand in waist to chest deep water, push yourself towards the wall by sculling while transferring feet from floor to wall. Streamline your body by extending arms, elbows straight and hands close together. Kick off from the wall and straighten knees. Hold breath as long as possible. When performed properly, this can push-off for up to three body lengths.

7. Supine glide with push-off for two body lengths.

Supine means on the back.

Hold the gutter and kick off with both feet extending arms into streamline position. Straighten knees and point toes downward. Exhale when the water covers the mouth and nose. Hold position as long as possible.

13. Discuss diving safety rules.

1. NEVER dive in shallow water. You can be Paralyzed.
2. If you are unsure about being in deep water, don't go there or wear a flotation device.
3. If you see someone get hurt, tell a lifeguard or call 911.
4. Never swim alone, always swim with a buddy.
5. Wait until no one is within 4 meters of the diving board before diving into the water.
6. Never swim without a parent or guardian or Lifeguard on duty.
7. If your fingers are turning purple or you are shivering, get out of the water and get warmed up.
8. Don't try to dive if you have not been taught how to properly.
9. If someone is hurt, do not attempt to move them. Get the nearest adult around.
10. Be careful, never run, obey the lifeguards and any posted signs.
11. Have Fun!

14. Tread water.

Water treading is an aspect of swimming that involves a swimmer staying in a vertical position in the water while keeping his or her head (at least) above the surface of the water. Treading water provides the swimmer an opportunity to keep the head from becoming submerged while not providing sufficient directional thrust to overcome inertia and propel the swimmer in any specific direction.