Water Safety Instructor Final Exam
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What percentage do you need to get in order to pass this exam? CORRECT
ANSWERS 80 Percent
How does a WSI maintain their certification? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Teach one
course per every two years
2. Take the online recertification test (80%)
What are the videos for? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS the WSI only
What do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught? CORRECT ANSWERS
Course Records
, What manual teaches us to plan and conduct lessons? CORRECT ANSWERS
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Manual
Is safety an integral part of each lesson? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, safety is included
in every lesson
What is the Red Cross Mobile App? CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
How to teach Safety training for swim coaches, and what is it? CORRECT ANSWERS
The coach does not need to know anything before this 6 hour blended course, it is for
coaches to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers.
What are Longfellow's whale tales? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Dryland (Out-of-Pool)
water safety program in series of videos, intended for children ages 5 through 12
2. There are 11 videos
3. Taught to raise children's awareness of safe behavior in and around the water
Can a WSI add in addition safety lessons, or can we only teach the ones in the book?
CORRECT ANSWERS NO
What are factors that influence learning? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Setting Goals
2. Encouraging Practice
3. providing feedback
4. Providing motivation
Recognize Early stage of Learning CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Marked by awkward, slow
movements that learners consciously try to control.
2. They have to think before performing the movement
3. Generally does not look like skilled behavior
Recognize Middle stage of learning CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Responses are faster
and smoother
2. Developed an understanding of each movement, but still does not look like a skilled
driver.
3. spend less time thinking about every detail and began to associate the movement
you were learning with other movements you know already.
Latest Update With Complete
Solutions | Updated
What percentage do you need to get in order to pass this exam? CORRECT
ANSWERS 80 Percent
How does a WSI maintain their certification? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Teach one
course per every two years
2. Take the online recertification test (80%)
What are the videos for? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 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? CORRECT ANSWERS the WSI only
What do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught? CORRECT ANSWERS
Course Records
, What manual teaches us to plan and conduct lessons? CORRECT ANSWERS
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Manual
Is safety an integral part of each lesson? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, safety is included
in every lesson
What is the Red Cross Mobile App? CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
How to teach Safety training for swim coaches, and what is it? CORRECT ANSWERS
The coach does not need to know anything before this 6 hour blended course, it is for
coaches to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers.
What are Longfellow's whale tales? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Dryland (Out-of-Pool)
water safety program in series of videos, intended for children ages 5 through 12
2. There are 11 videos
3. Taught to raise children's awareness of safe behavior in and around the water
Can a WSI add in addition safety lessons, or can we only teach the ones in the book?
CORRECT ANSWERS NO
What are factors that influence learning? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Setting Goals
2. Encouraging Practice
3. providing feedback
4. Providing motivation
Recognize Early stage of Learning CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Marked by awkward, slow
movements that learners consciously try to control.
2. They have to think before performing the movement
3. Generally does not look like skilled behavior
Recognize Middle stage of learning CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Responses are faster
and smoother
2. Developed an understanding of each movement, but still does not look like a skilled
driver.
3. spend less time thinking about every detail and began to associate the movement
you were learning with other movements you know already.
