RED CROSS WSI CERTIFICATION EXAM (LATEST )
GRADED A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What courses may a WSI teach? - ANSWER: Parent & Child/Pre-School, Learn-to-
Swim, Adult courses.
How is WSI license maintained? - ANSWER: Teach at least once every six months, fill
out water safety activity report for any of the above classes.
What's the age requirement for Learn-to-Swim programs? - ANSWER: 6 months or
older.
What's the recommended instructor:student ratio? - ANSWER: Parent & Child= 1:10
Pre-School= 1:3
Learn-to-Swim= 1:3
Adults= 1:6
To ensure safety and instructional quality.
What's the goal of Risk Management? - ANSWER: To foresee risk and eliminate or
prevent it.
When is the Swimming and Diving video used? - ANSWER: Levels 5 & 6
What's required for someone who wants to assist in teaching a class? - ANSWER:
Mature, responsible, past level assisting with.
Name 5 factors that influence setting goal for learners. - ANSWER: Age, disability,
level of cognitive ability, and motor skills.
Characterize each stage of learning. - ANSWER: Cognitive (Early):
Associative (Intermediate):
Autonomous (Late):
What modifications are made for swimmers who learn differently? - ANSWER:
Reduce class size ad change equipment.
Materials a WSI should use to plan for a Learn-to-Swim class. - ANSWER: WSI Manual
What value do safety topics have in the ARC Learn-to-Swim program? - ANSWER:
They're an integral part of every class.
How is repetition important? - ANSWER: It helps create muscle memory.
Name the requirements of the Basic Water Rescue course. - ANSWER: Comfort in
chest-deep water.
GRADED A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What courses may a WSI teach? - ANSWER: Parent & Child/Pre-School, Learn-to-
Swim, Adult courses.
How is WSI license maintained? - ANSWER: Teach at least once every six months, fill
out water safety activity report for any of the above classes.
What's the age requirement for Learn-to-Swim programs? - ANSWER: 6 months or
older.
What's the recommended instructor:student ratio? - ANSWER: Parent & Child= 1:10
Pre-School= 1:3
Learn-to-Swim= 1:3
Adults= 1:6
To ensure safety and instructional quality.
What's the goal of Risk Management? - ANSWER: To foresee risk and eliminate or
prevent it.
When is the Swimming and Diving video used? - ANSWER: Levels 5 & 6
What's required for someone who wants to assist in teaching a class? - ANSWER:
Mature, responsible, past level assisting with.
Name 5 factors that influence setting goal for learners. - ANSWER: Age, disability,
level of cognitive ability, and motor skills.
Characterize each stage of learning. - ANSWER: Cognitive (Early):
Associative (Intermediate):
Autonomous (Late):
What modifications are made for swimmers who learn differently? - ANSWER:
Reduce class size ad change equipment.
Materials a WSI should use to plan for a Learn-to-Swim class. - ANSWER: WSI Manual
What value do safety topics have in the ARC Learn-to-Swim program? - ANSWER:
They're an integral part of every class.
How is repetition important? - ANSWER: It helps create muscle memory.
Name the requirements of the Basic Water Rescue course. - ANSWER: Comfort in
chest-deep water.
