LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the participants option if he doesn't pass the written exam? - Answers :If an
80% is not achieved, an alternative exam is given.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified to teach? -
Answers :- Teach or co-teach at least one core course during the 2-year certification
period
- Complete an in-person Lifeguard Instructor review prior to the certification expiration
date
Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the written exam? -
Answers :No
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - Answers :100%
Three keys to feedback during skill performance? - Answers :- Keep it simple and
specific
- Provide feedback on what is correct first
- Have the participant try the skill again
- Positive feedback
What does MARS stand for? - Answers :Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - Answers :Lifeguarding, Shallow
Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos? - Answers :It provides a
model demonstration of how to perform the skills for the participants.
Three reasons that students will have a better chance of performing skills correctly? -
Answers :- Know the sequence in which the skills are performed
- Receive feedback from a partner or instructor during skill practice
- Have a basic understanding of the skill prior of of the performance
What skills need to be practiced on a manikin? - Answers :Ventilations, chest
compressions, and AED pad placement
Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be found where? -
Answers :Instructors Corner
, What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard course? - Answers
:No, live-action recognition drills are not conducted during the course. They are
conducted at a facility as a staged drowning. (Audit)
List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating participants' skills during
the practice sessions. - Answers :Skill charts and Assessment tools
The lifeguarding lesson plans are based on what class size? - Answers :Ratio of 6-10
participants to 1 instructor
If a participant struggles with performing required skills and is unable to be successful
by the end of the course what should you do? - Answers :They do not receive a
lifeguard certification. Explain to the participant that he or she cannot be given the
course certification but encourage the participant to stay with the class and participate in
class activities.
The lifeguarding instructor must teach to the standard and... - Answers :Meet the
objective
What is the purpose of the skill drills? - Answers :To help reinforce the skills learned up
to that point in the lesson and require participants to perform multiple skills in
succession. Skill drills provide an immediate opportunity to put the "total picture" into
practice.
Why is positive, corrective behavior important? - Answers :Specific instructions to
improve performance.
At the conclusion of the Lifeguarding course the successful participant receives a
certificate that indicates... - Answers :They receive a Red Cross certification for
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED on THAT day.
What signal should an instructor advise participants about if a problem happens in the
water? - Answers :Establish a "safe signal" like a pinch or tap
What factors affect the lesson plan? - Answers :Classroom availability and layout,
Equipment availability, Number of participants, Skill level of participants, and Number of
instructors.
When teaching a lifeguard course is having a lifeguard on duty a benchmark? - Answers
:Yes
Three keys to successful skill sessions? - Answers :Demonstrations, Global/Individual
feedback, Instructor sees every participant, Ample practice time.
When doing the final multiple rescuer response scenarios can the team pass and one
individual fail? - Answers :Yes
ANSWERS
What is the participants option if he doesn't pass the written exam? - Answers :If an
80% is not achieved, an alternative exam is given.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified to teach? -
Answers :- Teach or co-teach at least one core course during the 2-year certification
period
- Complete an in-person Lifeguard Instructor review prior to the certification expiration
date
Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the written exam? -
Answers :No
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - Answers :100%
Three keys to feedback during skill performance? - Answers :- Keep it simple and
specific
- Provide feedback on what is correct first
- Have the participant try the skill again
- Positive feedback
What does MARS stand for? - Answers :Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - Answers :Lifeguarding, Shallow
Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos? - Answers :It provides a
model demonstration of how to perform the skills for the participants.
Three reasons that students will have a better chance of performing skills correctly? -
Answers :- Know the sequence in which the skills are performed
- Receive feedback from a partner or instructor during skill practice
- Have a basic understanding of the skill prior of of the performance
What skills need to be practiced on a manikin? - Answers :Ventilations, chest
compressions, and AED pad placement
Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be found where? -
Answers :Instructors Corner
, What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard course? - Answers
:No, live-action recognition drills are not conducted during the course. They are
conducted at a facility as a staged drowning. (Audit)
List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating participants' skills during
the practice sessions. - Answers :Skill charts and Assessment tools
The lifeguarding lesson plans are based on what class size? - Answers :Ratio of 6-10
participants to 1 instructor
If a participant struggles with performing required skills and is unable to be successful
by the end of the course what should you do? - Answers :They do not receive a
lifeguard certification. Explain to the participant that he or she cannot be given the
course certification but encourage the participant to stay with the class and participate in
class activities.
The lifeguarding instructor must teach to the standard and... - Answers :Meet the
objective
What is the purpose of the skill drills? - Answers :To help reinforce the skills learned up
to that point in the lesson and require participants to perform multiple skills in
succession. Skill drills provide an immediate opportunity to put the "total picture" into
practice.
Why is positive, corrective behavior important? - Answers :Specific instructions to
improve performance.
At the conclusion of the Lifeguarding course the successful participant receives a
certificate that indicates... - Answers :They receive a Red Cross certification for
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED on THAT day.
What signal should an instructor advise participants about if a problem happens in the
water? - Answers :Establish a "safe signal" like a pinch or tap
What factors affect the lesson plan? - Answers :Classroom availability and layout,
Equipment availability, Number of participants, Skill level of participants, and Number of
instructors.
When teaching a lifeguard course is having a lifeguard on duty a benchmark? - Answers
:Yes
Three keys to successful skill sessions? - Answers :Demonstrations, Global/Individual
feedback, Instructor sees every participant, Ample practice time.
When doing the final multiple rescuer response scenarios can the team pass and one
individual fail? - Answers :Yes
