LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
PRACTICE SOLUTION STUDY
PAPER GUARANTEED TO PASS
2026
• 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? Answer: No
• The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? Answer:
100%
• 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? Answer: Motivation, Association,
Repetition, Senses
• The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? Answer:
Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction
Lifeguarding
• What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos? Answer:
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? 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? Answer: Ventilations,
chest compressions, and AED pad placement
• Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be
found where? Answer: Instructors Corner
PRACTICE SOLUTION STUDY
PAPER GUARANTEED TO PASS
2026
• 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? Answer: No
• The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? Answer:
100%
• 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? Answer: Motivation, Association,
Repetition, Senses
• The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? Answer:
Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction
Lifeguarding
• What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos? Answer:
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? 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? Answer: Ventilations,
chest compressions, and AED pad placement
• Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be
found where? Answer: Instructors Corner
