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Lifeguard Instructor Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What does MARS stand for? - ANSWER-Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
QUESTION: The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - ANSWER-Lifeguarding,
Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
QUESTION: 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.
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QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What skills need to be practiced on a manikin? - ANSWER-Ventilations, chest
compressions, and AED pad placement
QUESTION: Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be found where? -
ANSWER-Instructors Corner
QUESTION: What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard course? -
ANSWER-No, live-action recognition drills are not conducted during the course. They are
conducted at a facility as a staged drowning. (Audit)
QUESTION: List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating participants' skills
during the practice sessions. - ANSWER-Skill charts and Assessment tools
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QUESTION: The lifeguarding lesson plans are based on what class size? - ANSWER-Ratio of 6-10
participants to 1 instructor
QUESTION: If a participant struggles with performing required skills and is unable to be
successful by the end of the course what should you do? - ANSWER-They do not receive a
lifeguard certification. Explain to the participant that he or she cannot be given the course
certification but encourage the participant to stay with the class and participate in class
activities.
QUESTION: The lifeguarding instructor must teach to the standard and... - ANSWER-Meet the
objective
QUESTION: What is the purpose of the skill drills? - ANSWER-To help reinforce the skills learned
up to that point in the lesson and require participants to perform multiple skills in succession.
Skill drills provide an immediate opportunity to put the "total picture" into practice.
QUESTION: Why is positive, corrective behavior important? - ANSWER-Specific instructions to
improve performance.
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Q; 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.
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the written
exam? - ANSWER-No
QUESTION: The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - ANSWER-100%
QUESTION: At the conclusion of the Lifeguarding course the successful participant receives a
certificate that indicates... - ANSWER-They receive a Red Cross certification for
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED on THAT day.
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Lifeguard Instructor Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What does MARS stand for? - ANSWER-Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
QUESTION: The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - ANSWER-Lifeguarding,
Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
QUESTION: 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.
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, Page 2 of 40
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What skills need to be practiced on a manikin? - ANSWER-Ventilations, chest
compressions, and AED pad placement
QUESTION: Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be found where? -
ANSWER-Instructors Corner
QUESTION: What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard course? -
ANSWER-No, live-action recognition drills are not conducted during the course. They are
conducted at a facility as a staged drowning. (Audit)
QUESTION: List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating participants' skills
during the practice sessions. - ANSWER-Skill charts and Assessment tools
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QUESTION: The lifeguarding lesson plans are based on what class size? - ANSWER-Ratio of 6-10
participants to 1 instructor
QUESTION: If a participant struggles with performing required skills and is unable to be
successful by the end of the course what should you do? - ANSWER-They do not receive a
lifeguard certification. Explain to the participant that he or she cannot be given the course
certification but encourage the participant to stay with the class and participate in class
activities.
QUESTION: The lifeguarding instructor must teach to the standard and... - ANSWER-Meet the
objective
QUESTION: What is the purpose of the skill drills? - ANSWER-To help reinforce the skills learned
up to that point in the lesson and require participants to perform multiple skills in succession.
Skill drills provide an immediate opportunity to put the "total picture" into practice.
QUESTION: Why is positive, corrective behavior important? - ANSWER-Specific instructions to
improve performance.
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Q; 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.
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the written
exam? - ANSWER-No
QUESTION: The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - ANSWER-100%
QUESTION: At the conclusion of the Lifeguarding course the successful participant receives a
certificate that indicates... - ANSWER-They receive a Red Cross certification for
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED on THAT day.
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