WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR FINAL EXAM|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+

What percentage do you need to get in order to pass this exam? 80 Percent How does a WSI maintain their certification? 1. Teach one course per every two years 2. Take the online recertification test (80%) What are the videos for? 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? 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? 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? 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? the WSI only What do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught? Course Records What manual teaches us to plan and conduct lessons? American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Manual Is safety an integral part of each lesson? Yes, safety is included in every lesson What is the Red Cross Mobile App? 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? 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? 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? NO What are factors that influence learning? 1. Setting Goals 2. Encouraging Practice 3. providing feedback 4. Providing motivation Recognize Early stage of Learning 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 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. Recognize late stages of learning 1. Movements were accurate and rapid. 2. you know instinctively what to do in almost every situation. 3. when you do something wrong, you immediately and found ways to correct it. 4. You don't need to "think" about what you're doing; its automatic 5. No longer depended on your instructor for feedback on your performance. What goes into lesson planning? 1. Class Size 2. Participant ability and readiness 3. Course completion requirements How often do we evaluate our lesson plan? After every lesson What is a photographic eye? The ability to see and hold a mental picture of what is being done. Later then to compare to the specific stroke that is being done to the correct stroke. What is a block plan? A day by day overview of course session What is a lesson plan? 1. developed from block plan 2. includes equipment, housekeeping, safety topic, opening activity, review skills, new skills introduction, new skills practice and closing. 3. Also includes assessment criteria, teaching strategies, amount of time spent on each activity, key cue worlds/ phrases, and patter of organization. What makes an effective skill demonstration? 1. Explain: explains the skill 2. Demonstrate: demonstrates how to practice the skill 3. Practice: participants practice the skill as demonstrated. Where is your center of buoyancy? Typically your chest when standing upright 2. The location of all upward force in your body. What helps a swimmer float more easily? 1. Sculling 2. Making finning movements 3. Inhaling deeply, and holding your breath 4. Kicking slightly, 5. Wearing a life jacket