WSI MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+

How does a WSI maintain their certification? Teach one course per two years and take the online re-certification test (scoring at least an 80%) What are the swimming and diving videos for? WSI in training are required to watch while taking the course Explain and demonstrate the proper mechanics of the six strokes Can be used as a teaching aid for the WSI and a resource for the students As a WSI, what classes are you certified to teach? Parent and Child Aquatics Preschool Aquatics Learn-to-Swim Adult Swim Courses Water Safety Courses and Presentations What is a WSI aide? What can they do? Not a certified WSI, work under supervised WSI Must be able to demonstrate the skill being taught, help the WSI, and identify unsafe behavior Who signs the swimmers' certificates? WSI What courses do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught them? Course Reports When planning and conducting a lesson, which manual should you refer to? Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual Is safety an integral part of each lesson? Yes, safety should be included in every class taught What is the Red Cross mobile app? Encourage participation of swimmer and keep them, and their parents, informed on their progress and other safety topics When teaching safety to swim coaches, what does a WSI teach them? The course focuses on how to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers, prevent accidents and emergencies, and respond to swimmers with illnesses or injuries in water or on land What is Longfellow's Whale Tales? An instructional video, for children, that touches on different safety topics Can WSI add additional safety lessons or are they required to refer to the book? Yes What are the factors that influence learning? Goals, teaching progressions, encouraging practice, giving feedback, providing motivation, & creating a conducive learning environment How do you recognize each stage of learning? (Early, middle, & late) Early: slow and awkward movements (has to think before attempting each new skill) Middle: faster and smoother (uses previous knowledge to build skills, but still is inconsistent) Late: accurate and rapid (skills are instinctive; can make self-correction without depending on the instructor) What goes into lesson planning? Class size, equipment, length of class, participants readiness and ability How often do WSIs evaluate their lesson plans? After every lesson What is a block plan? Day-by-day overview of the course session across all lessons What makes an effective demonstration? explain, practice, and demonstrate What is a photographic eye? being able to identify if a stroke is correct/ what level a swimmer is Where is your center of buoyancy? chest and is the location of all upward force What helps a swimmer float easier? sculling, finning movements, deep inhales, holding breath, kicking slightly, wearing a life jacket How do we reduce form drag? (Body position) maintain a tight narrow body shape (tight streamline) Which kick is not good for treading water? Flutter kick What part of the back crawl stroke gives you the most force? mid-pull What is the sequence for breast stroke? pull, breath, kick, and glide Which strokes are simultaneous and symmetrical? elementary backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly Which strokes are alternating? front crawl and back crawl