CORE 154 MIDTERM EXAM

Question 1

The oldest stroke

Answer 1

BREASTSTROKE

Question 2

swimming dates as far back as the ______

Answer 2

1ST CENTURY BCE

Question 3

swimmers sweat in pool

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Children can take swim lesson as early as ____

Answer 4

12 MONTHS

Question 5

Drowning risks were reduced by _____ percent when children between the ages of one and four participated in formal swimming lessons

Answer 5

88%

Question 5

The most basic and essential swimming skill is simply becoming comfortable in the water

Answer 5

WATER COMFORT

Question 6

Swimming is for everyone no matter what age or level of fitness

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

Swimming is the sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using the ____

Answer 7

THE LIMBS

Question 8

Drawing from the Stone Age were found in “the cave of swimmers” near _____ in the southern part of Egypt

Answer 8

WADI SORA OR SURA

Question 8

It has evolved to become one of the most common recreational activities

Answer 8

SWIMMING

Question 9

The most popular water sport is _____

Answer 9

SWIMMING

Question 10

swimming is a sport that tests your _____ and _____

Answer 10

FITNESS AND STAMINA

Question 11

different type of stroke

Answer 11

FREESTYLE, BUTTERFLY, BACKSTROKE, BREASTSTROKE

Question 12

any outdoor activity under-taken for the purpose of exercise, relaxation or pleasure including practice or instruction in any such activity

Answer 12

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

Question 13

Recreational activity swimming can provide you with a ____

Answer 13

LOW-IMPACT WORKOUT

Question 14

Is an activity which involves swimming as its primary mechanism in competing which can either be individual or team based

Answer 14

COMPETITIVE SWMMING

Question 15

Begins with simple exercise such as drawing a breath, submerging, blowing bubbles and then resurfacing for another breath

Answer 15

BREATH CONTROL

Question 16

Keeping your body in a horizontal position in the water

Answer 16

FLOATING

Question 17

Provides propulsion through the water.

Answer 17

KICKING

Question 18

It is the process of remaining in one place while keeping your head above the water line

Answer 18

KICKING

Question 19

The arm movements used to pull the body through the water

Answer 19

STROKES

Question 19

Five most common swimming stroke

Answer 19

THE FRONT CRAWL, SIDESTROKE, BACKSTROKE, BREAST STROKE, BUTTERFLY

Question 19

Is typically used for speed, as it allows for a streamlined movement that helps the body glide through the water

Answer 19

FREESTYLE

Question 20

It is also referred as the “forward crawl”

Answer 20

FREESTYLE

Question 21

It is one of the most well known swimming stroke

Answer 21

BACK STROKE

Question 22

It is often the first strokes taught in lessons, as it is easy to learn and is a good way to build up upper body strength for strokes like butterfly

Answer 22

FREESTYLE

Question 23

It is also referred to as the "racing backstroke"

Answer 23

BACK STROKE

Question 24

It is done on the stomach, with both arms in the water while the body is pulled backward

Answer 24

BREAST STROKE

Question 25

The arms then move in an arc shape in the front of the body while the legs do a frog kick

Answer 25

BREAST STROKE

Question 26

It is an another stomach position stroke, in which the arms move forward in a circle motion going above the head and directly into the water

Answer 26

BUTTERFLY STROKE

Question 27

It is known as the hardest swimming stroke to master

Answer 27

BUTTERFLY STROKE

Question 28

A factor that allows you to continue swimming even when you're unable to participate in other sports

Answer 28

FLEXIBILITY

Question 29

This equipment for swimming are great training for your legs and will help you swim faster.

Answer 29

FINS

Question 30

It protect your eyes from chlorine (and anything else that may be in the water), and they help you keep your eyes open while you swim so that you can see where you’re going.

Answer 30

GOGGLES

Question 31

A device made of foam or other materials that float, and it comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Answer 31

KICK BOARD

Question 31

Fabrics are designed for minimal resistance through the water, they tend to last a long time, and they resist fading even when used repeatedly in chlorinated pools.

Answer 31

SWIMMING ATTIRE

Question 32

Some pool managers will require individuals with long hair to wear caps to keep hair from getting into the pool, and some people just like to protect their hair from the chlorine in the water.

Answer 32

BATHING CAP

Question 32

Lower body fat and higher muscle mass leads to improved flexibility and more calories burned during a workout.

Answer 32

BODY COMPOSITION

Question 33

They come in long fins for beginners who want to work on their stroke and build up leg strength and ankle flexibility and short fins to help you go faster without overworking your legs.

Answer 33

FINS

Question 34

It’s good exercise for coordinating your kicking, and it gives your arms a rest.

Answer 34

KICK BOARDS

Question 35

One of the leading causes of injury is weakness of an improperly conditioned muscle or weak joints, both of which can be improved through strength training

Answer 35

FLEXIBILITY

Question 35

Exercising in water adds natural resistance to your workout, which helps build stronger muscles.

Answer 35

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND MUSCULAR STRENGTH

Question 36

Is unique way of building your physical endurance

Answer 36

WATER AEROBICS

Question 37

It helps you recover quickly from your injuries.

Answer 37

WATER AEROBICS

Question 37

If you past the age of fifty, your injuries might take longer to heal compared to those of a young person.

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

As you grow older, you can experience reduced coordination and balance.

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

Jump up, raising your arms over your head and lifting your feet off the pool floor.

Answer 39

THE POWER POP_UP

Question 40

Fat burner

Answer 40

THE POWER POP-UP

Question 41

Arms and legs

Answer 41

THE CROSS COUNTRY

Question 42

Draw your left knee into your chest, rounding your back and contracting your abs.

Answer 42

THE KNEE TUCK

Question 43

Abs and glutes

Answer 43

THE KNEE TUCK

Question 44

Reach and extend your arms far behind your body and in front of your body for maximum workout.

Answer 44

THE CROSS COUNTRY

Question 45

Switch legs and repeat for one minute to complete one set.

Answer 45

THE KNEE TUCK

Question 46

Land softly in a squatting position with your knees bent.

Answer 46

THE POWER POP-UP

Question 47

One of the main benefits of water aerobics is gaining overall flexibility.

Answer 47

TRUE

Question 48

Regular participation in water exercises can help improve the health of your heart

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 49

The water’s pressure in the pool worsens the blood circulation.

Answer 49

FALSE

Question 50

The more calories you burn; the less weight you lose

Answer 50

FALSE

Question 51

Your joints and body parts are pulled and pushed in directions they aren’t used to.

Answer 51

TRUE

Question 52

Lower body fat and higher muscle mass leads to improved flexibility and more calories burned during a workout.

Answer 52

BODY COMPOSITION

Question 52

water exercise can help you burn ____ to ____ calories per hour

Answer 52

500 to 1000

Question 53

Another benefit of the strength training aspect of swimming is injury prevention

Answer 53

TRUE

Question 54

Another benefit of the strength training aspect of swimming is injury prevention

Answer 54

FLEXIBILITY

Question 55

it involves continuous movement of large muscle mass in a low-to-zero gravity environment

Answer 55

CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS OR SWIMMING