How does a WSI maintain their certification?
Teach one course per two years and take the online re-certification test (scoring at least an
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What are the swimming and diving videos for?
WSI in training are required to watch while taking the course
Explain and demonstrate the proper mechanics of the six strokes
Can be used as a teaching aid for the WSI and a resource for the students
As a WSI, what classes are you certified to teach?
Parent and Child Aquatics
Preschool Aquatics
Learn-to-Swim
Adult Swim Courses
Water Safety Courses and Presentations
What is a WSI aide? What can they do?
Not a certified WSI, work under supervised WSI
Must be able to demonstrate the skill being taught, help the WSI, and identify unsafe behavior
Who signs the swimmers' certificates?
WSI
What courses do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught them?
Course Reports
When planning and conducting a lesson, which manual should you refer to?
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual
Is safety an integral part of each lesson?
Yes, safety should be included in every class taught
What is the Red Cross mobile app?
Encourage participation of swimmer and keep them, and their parents, informed on their progress and other safety topics
When teaching safety to swim coaches, what does a WSI teach them?
The course focuses on how to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers, prevent accidents and emergencies, and respond to swimmers with illnesses or injuries in water or on land
What is Longfellow's Whale Tales?
An instructional video, for children, that touches on different safety topics
Can WSI add additional safety lessons or are they required to refer to the book?
Yes
What are the factors that influence learning?
Goals, teaching progressions, encouraging practice, giving feedback, providing motivation, & creating a conducive learning environment
How do you recognize each stage of learning? (Early, middle, & late)
Early: slow and awkward movements (has to think before attempting each new skill)
Middle: faster and smoother (uses previous knowledge to build skills, but still is inconsistent)
Late: accurate and rapid (skills are instinctive; can make self-correction without depending on the instructor)
What goes into lesson planning?
Class size, equipment, length of class, participants readiness and ability
How often do WSIs evaluate their lesson plans?
After every lesson
What is a block plan?
Day-by-day overview of the course session across all lessons
What makes an effective demonstration?
explain, practice, and demonstrate
What is a photographic eye?
being able to identify if a stroke is correct/ what level a swimmer is
Where is your center of buoyancy?
chest and is the location of all upward force
What helps a swimmer float easier?
sculling, finning movements, deep inhales, holding breath, kicking slightly, wearing a life jacket
How do we reduce form drag? (Body position)
maintain a tight narrow body shape (tight streamline)
Which kick is not good for treading water?
Flutter kick
What part of the back crawl stroke gives you the most force?
mid-pull
What is the sequence for breast stroke?
pull, breath, kick, and glide
Which strokes are simultaneous and symmetrical?
elementary backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly
Which strokes are alternating?
front crawl and back crawl [Show Less]