RED CROSS WSI|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+

What does it mean to have a "photographic eye?" - an instructor who can hold a mental picture of what is being performed at any given moment has achieved this skill Center of Mass - point in a body where the entire mass of that body can be considered to be concentrated. Center of Buoyancy - point in a body where the entire buoyancy of that body can be considered to be concentrated. What stroke has arm and leg action that are simultaneous and symmetric Elementary backstroke A participant's movements are accurate and rapid they seem able to detect and correct errors, what stage of learning are they at? The Late Stage Body roll (side to side) is important for almost all aspects of the stroke Front crawl Where is the MOST effective force in the back crawl arm stroke? Mid-pull & finish This should be integrated throughout the learn to swim program Safety Topics Bending the legs at the hips causes this common error in elementary backstroke Both knees break the surface of the water To assist an instructor who is teaching a Learn-to-Swim course, an instructor aide must hold a certificate or possess skills and knowledge for: Be able to perform the exit skills assessment foe the level they are aiding This person signs the course completion certificates The Instructor Components of a good lesson plan (3) Equipment, Skills, and Activities This kick is not used in any of the six strokes Rotary Kick This helps educate about water safety, educates parents what their children are learning in swim lessons and encouraging ongoing participation (if the question has a parent-instructor relationship, it's the app) The Red Cross Swim Mobile APP What is the most effective way to improve the efficiency of swimming strokes? Apply hydrodynamic principles Helping a child feel COMFORTABLE in the water is the objective for this learn-to-swim level Level 1 What are factors that influence Lesson Planning (3) Class size, participants' abilities and availability of teaching aids Pull, Breathe, Kick, Glide Breaststroke What three kicks can be taught for treading water? (3) Rotary, Breaststroke, Scissor What are four factors that influence learning? (4) Goals, Practice, Feedback, and Motivation In this kick the leg movement originates from the hip Flutter Kick The __________ is the part of the power phase of a swimming stroke in which the hands move into position to begin to apply effective force CATCH