What is the Teaching Swimming and Watery Safety DVD used for? - Only by theteacher as reference material, NOT students.What do you need to report to the
... [Show More] Red Cross after teaching ARC courses? - The courseNumber of participantsSubmit names if you give certificatesWhat prerequisites do co-instructors and instructor aides need to meet? - Instructor aidsmust be at least certified in (able to perform exit skills of) the level that they are assistingwith.What course can WSIs NOT teach? - LifeguardingWhen and how often should water safety topics be taught? - Water safety is an integralpart of all courses and should be taught at all levels.Can a WSI add additional topics to water safety lessons? - Yes! A WSI can supplementwith relevant occurrences in the news.What are the major principles that influence learning? - Predictable order of changeIntegrationTimeIndividual rates of developmentWhat are the 3 stages of learning? - Early Stage- Distributive practice (w/ rest),constructive feedbackIntermediate Stage- Extensive and varied practice, accurate feedbackAdvanced Stage- Minor corrections, specialized feedback, do well w/ positivereinforcementWhat factors influence learning? - Setting goalsPracticeFeedbackMotivationWhat do good lesson plans contain? - Safety TopicReview SkillNew SkillLearning activities, games, drillsClass organizationEquipmentPerformance criteriaWhat is the age range for children in Parent and Child Aquatics classes? - 6 months to3 years
What is the goal of Parent and Child Aquatics classes? - For children to becomecomfortable in and around water so they're ready to learn how to swimAll submersions must be... - VoluntaryWhat indicates the initial phase of learning? - Coughing, sputtering, or cryingHow many times in one lesson should you submerge someone in their initial phase oflearning? - No more than 3 timesHow can a WSI communicate with parents? - Swim Lesson Achievement BookletSwim AppBrief in personWhat is a benefit of educating parents about Water Safety? - They can more safelysupervise their childrenWhat words should a WSI remember when teaching breaststroke? - Pull & breathe,Kick & glideWhat is the center of mass? - The center of mass is an imaginary point around which anobject's mass is balanced.(Hips)What is the center of buoyancy? - Point around which buoyant forces are evenlydistributed.(Chest)What are the 3 types of drag and how can you reduce them? - Form drag- reduce w/streamlineWave drag- reduce w/ lane lines and stroke techniqueFrictional drag- reduce with caps, tight suitsHow can you float more easily on your back? - Look upHold breatheArms over headBend kneesFlip WristsWhat causes the knees to break the surface? - Bending at the hipsWhat is the learning objective of Learn-to-Swim level 1? - To be comfortable in thewater and enjoy it safelyWhat should you remember about butterfly? - 2 kicks per every arm cycle [Show Less]