Lifeguard Instructor Exam
What is the participants option if he doesn't pass the written exam? – answer If an 80%
is not achieved, an alternative exam is given.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified to teach? -
answer- 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? -
answerNo
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - answer100%
Three keys to feedback during skill performance? - answer- 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? - answerMotivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - answerLifeguarding, Shallow
Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos? - answerIt 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? -
answer- 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? - answerVentilations, chest
compressions, and AED pad placement
Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be found where? -
answerInstructors Corner
What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard course? -
answerNo, live-action recognition drills are not conducted during the course. They are
conducted at a facility as a staged drowning. (Audit)
What is the participants option if he doesn't pass the written exam? – answer If an 80%
is not achieved, an alternative exam is given.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified to teach? -
answer- 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? -
answerNo
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - answer100%
Three keys to feedback during skill performance? - answer- 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? - answerMotivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - answerLifeguarding, Shallow
Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos? - answerIt 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? -
answer- 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? - answerVentilations, chest
compressions, and AED pad placement
Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be found where? -
answerInstructors Corner
What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard course? -
answerNo, live-action recognition drills are not conducted during the course. They are
conducted at a facility as a staged drowning. (Audit)
