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.

10. Demonstrate elementary backstroke kick--ten yards.

It is advisable to practice with the student on the deck before entering the water. The child who is timid about the lesson is more apt to become comfortable with the motions of the elementary backstroke if allowed to practice prior to getting in the water.

Start by standing straight with both arms at your side and feet together (Prone Position). Then bring arms up by gliding hands up your sides to your armpits. Then extend arms straight out to form a "T". Bring the arms straight down again in a sweeping motion (fingers together to form a solid surface to push the water) to end up in beginning prone position.

The leg motions are basically the same. Out of the water, only one leg can be used to practice this movement. Allow knee to open outward as leg bends and foot raises upward toward buttocks. Then in an outward sweeping motion, open the leg to form a "V" and then snapping it back down toward other foot. The foot will work as a paddle to push the water out of the way. The traditional way of this movement instructed that the knees should stay close together, as if glued together. Currently this isn't practiced as strictly.

Once in the pool, it's necessary to place your hand under the small of the child's back for support. A styrofoam swim "noodle" could be incorporated in place of your hand. This will allow hands-free assistance during the lesson. Have the child practice the arm motions separately from the leg motions. Practicing each motion separately will increase confidence on their part and an easier transition to using both the hand and foot motions together as a complete swimming stroke.

Practice the complete stroke for several minutes while keeping your hand or the noodle in place on the lower back until the child is comfortable enough to go solo. Continue working with child until he/she is comfortable enough to practice without assistance with the goal of swimming across the shallow end of the pool by themself.

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.

15. Jump into deep water with life jacket.

Cover mouth and nose with one hand, cross the other arm to the opposite shoulder (or grab the arm hole of life jacket of the opposite shoulder) and push both arms as close to the body. Stand at the edge of the water and jump with feet together. The life jacket will assist in a quick resurfacing.

16. Demonstrate H.E.L.P. position for one minute.

The HELP position in swimming is a survival method used to conserve heat if you have fallen in to cold water. It is difficult to do this position unless you are wearing a life jacket. "HELP" stands for Heat Escape Lessening Posture. This posture can increase the chances of survival by reducing the amount of body surface area that is directly exposed to cold water. In this position, the chest and knees are in contact with each other rather than being in contact with cold water. 1. Draw the knees up to the chest. 2. Keep the face forward and out of the water. 3. Hold the upper arms at the side and fold the lower arms across the chest, (or hug yourself and put your hands under your armpits. Do not use this position in swift river currents or whitewater

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18. Demonstrate correct technique for opening the airway for rescue breathing.

According to the ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians) Foundation, CPR consists of three main steps: opening the airway, using rescue breathing and performing chest compressions and rescue breathing. The airway has to be open for rescue breathing or chest compressions to have positive effect. To clear the airway, roll the person onto his back, tilt his chin and press down on the forehead. Now you can perform rescue breathing to provide oxygen to the lungs. Don't tilt his head if a neck or back injury has occurred, because you could risk killing him. The chin lift may still be performed. If the airway still fails to open, try tilting the head in a slow and gentle manner until the airway no longer is blocked.

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