Water Safety Instructor Final Exam

Water Safety Instructor Final Exam What percentage do you need to get in order to pass this exam? - ANS 80 Percent How does a WSI maintain their certification? - ANS 1. Teach one course per every two years 2. Take the online recertification test (80%) What are the videos for? - ANS 1. You have to watch the videos in order to understand how to deliver the lesson. 2. Explains and demonstrates proper stroke mechanics for each of the six basic strokes and proper technique for entries. 3. Can be used by WSI as a teaching aid and a resource for participants in learn-to-swim level 5 and 6 and by adults. As a WSI, what are you certified to teach? - ANS 1. Parent and Child Aquatics 2. Preschool Aquatics 3. Lear-to-Swim 4. Adult Swim Courses 5. Water Safety Courses and Presentations What is a WSI aid? - ANS 1. Not certifies WSIs-works under the supervision of the WSI 2. Demonstrates the skills being taught 3. Assist participants under the direction of the WSI 4. Recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors and respond either by addressing or reporting situations to the WSI or the program administrator What can a WSI aid do? - ANS 1. Demonstrate the skills being taught 2. Assist participation under the direction of the WSI 3. Recognize unsafe conditions & behaviors and respond either by addressing or reporting situations to the WSI or the program administrator Who signs the swimmers' certificates? - ANS the WSI only What do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught? - ANS Course Records What manual teaches us to plan and conduct lessons? - ANS American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Manual Is safety an integral part of each lesson? - ANS Yes, safety is included in every lesson What is the Red Cross Mobile App? - ANS 1. Supports and promotes the red cross swimming and water safety program. 2. Allows parents to track and share the progress of their children through the preschool aquatics and learn-to-swim levels. 3. Provides adults with information about water safety in general, as well as water safety in specific environments. 4. Helps children learn about water safety through video segments from longefellow's whale tales, age-appropriate water safety messaging, and quizzes for the parent and child to complete together.