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Level 2 Certification – Swimming
Level 2 Certification – Swimming
Ann Forstie
2019-08-22T16:36:18+00:00
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There shall be at least one certified lifeguard at training and competition for every 20 swimmers whose sole function is to guard.
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True
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In which stroke must the arms alternate motion from side to side?
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Backstroke
Butterfly
Breaststroke
Freestyle
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Special Olympics Minnesota swimming competitions have a closed competition policy. What does this mean?
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Only athletes are allowed to enter the pool
Coaches may coach from the pool deck but not the stands
The only individuals allowed in staging and the pool deck are athletes and event staff. Coaches are not allowed beyond staging or to coach.
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In any freestyle event, athletes may swim any stroke they wish and may change strokes during the race.
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Unified relays must follow the same training guidelines as traditional relays: Unified Partners and athletes must train together for 8-10 weeks.
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True
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For flotation events, each athlete is responsible for his/her own flotation device.
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Stroke violations/disqualifications are made when a kick or arm motion deviates from the correct combination of the stroke, for instance, a breaststroke arm motion with a scissor kick.
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True
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In assisted swim events, an in-the-pool assistant is allowed to:
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Swim in front of the athlete and help pull them forward
Swim behind the athlete and help push them forward
Touch, guide or direct the athlete but may not support or assist the athlete's forward movement
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What swimming stroke must start with two hands and two feet touching the wall?
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Butterfly
Freestyle
Breaststroke
Backstroke
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What is a legal flotation device during competitions?
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Aqua jogger
Inner tubes
Water wings
Kickboard
None of the above
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Typically, why might an athlete have low self-esteem?
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The athlete has had a history of negative experiences such as being ignored or left out of activities.
The athlete avoids being touched.
The athlete is irritated by bright lights or certain colors.
The athlete is suffering side effects from medication.
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How does an athlete learn a skill kinesthetically?
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By seeing, feeling, and doing
By examining pictures or watching videos of a sport
By taking more time to process and retain information
By applying the skill in a variety of environments
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What is the most recognizable genetic condition associated with Special Olympics athletes?
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Down syndrome
Grand mal seizures
Asperger syndrome
Hyperactivity and photosensitivity
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Why might athletes have difficulty with the social aspects of training?
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Their families cannot afford the equipment for them to participate.
Training is too complex.
Many may be too sedentary and unaccustomed to physical activity.
Typically, they are all antisocial and cannot learn to interact on teams.
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What percentage of athletes exhibit one or more of the autism spectrum disorders?
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20
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15
10
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What is the advantage to using the demonstration component of instruction to illustrate a skill?
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The athlete hears you explain the skill by using one- or two-part instructions, and then it's clear what is expected of them.
Since combining the four components is nearly impossible, it is the best way to teach an athlete a new skill.
The athlete sees what they're being asked to do and is able to follow the instructions.
The athlete receives one-on-one attention from the coach.
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What should a coach do after teaching a new skill to an athlete?
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Repeat and reinforce the new skill immediately after it is performed or if they demonstrate the correct behavior.
Have the athlete repeat the steps to test for memorization.
Continue to add new skills until the athlete appears overwhelmed.
Test the athlete on their ability to perform it.
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What must a coach do to help an athlete achieve a skill?
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Separate the skill into tasks.
Give the athlete more playing time during a game.
After a competition, evaluate whether the skill was achieved.
Have the athlete apply the skill in a game-like situation.
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What is the best approach to communicate effectively with athletes?
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Use at least 4-part directions to include the entire action, not one- or two-part instructions.
Use the same words or phrases to elicit a desired action.
Use "don't" commands so the athletes do not hurt themselves.
Use directional references often so athletes can acclimate themselves to the terrain.
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What should a coach consider in making their instructions more meaningful to athletes?
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Use words that are consistent and command-oriented.
Use words that are concrete and conforming.
Use words that are concise and compassionate.
Use words that are clear and criteria-laden.
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What strategy is most likely to facilitate learning for an athlete who has difficulty focusing on a task?
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Move the other athletes away from them until they are back on task.
Have the athlete demonstrate an activity for their peers.
Have the athlete perform the same task until they learn the skill.
Change the athlete to an observer until they are ready to focus.
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Why is it important to teach athletes to follow the governing body and Special Olympics rules?
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Athletes will be better prepared if they know and are comfortable with the rules.
Competition will be inconsistent regardless of where the athlete is competing.
Athletes need to be exposed to a variety of rules so they can compete in different settings.
Athletes need to know that National Governing Body rules take precedence over Special Olympics rules.
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What is the most important element of a competition plan?
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Watch each athlete and point out the faults of their performance so they can improve before the competition.
Assign coaches, but don't let them work with the athletes until the day of competition because that would diminish your role as head coach.
Have a crisis plan in place to cover all contingencies.
Find a practice site that is big enough for what they need.
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What does the term "staging" mean in Special Olympics events?
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It's the area where coaches instruct athletes on what to do if they encounter a potentially vulnerable situation.
It's an area where parents can sit with their children to watch the competition.
It's when the athletes perform on a stage, such as in gymnastics.
It's the location where the athletes gather with fellow competitors prior to competing.
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Which quote is the Special Olympics Athlete's Oath?
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"Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
"You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again."
"Winning isn't everything. It's the only thing."
"It's not that you won or lost but how you played the game."
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What is the best example of encouraging good sportsmanship?
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Question the ruling of any official who makes a controversial call.
Yell instructions to your athletes as they are playing; this will provide constant instruction.
When an opponent makes a basket or scores a goal, have the team say, "Nice shot!"
Recognize mistakes and immediately penalize the athlete for them.
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What is the best strategy for encouraging athletes to achieve their personal best?
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Help athletes discover that their personal best may be different from others', but they all help the team.
Instruct your athletes to go half-speed in divisioning rounds so they are better positioned to win the finals.
Deliver elaborate post-competition speeches that praise the athletes.
Reinforce the accomplishments and efforts of the athletes who won their event.
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What safety item or information should all coaches have?
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Physical forms for the most disabled athletes
An athlete development plan that ensures their team will win competitions
A general sense of when practices will occur
An emergency action plan
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What is the best method for communicating instructions during the competition?
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Constantly yell tips for improvement from the sidelines.
Keep words brief and positive, focusing on what should be done.
Use new and different words to reinforce what the athlete already knows.
Tell athletes what NOT to do so they will not make mistakes.
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What approach rewards efforts and achieved goals, while fostering positive attitudes?
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Showing and teaching good sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, coaches, and other athletes
Having athletes arrive immediately before competition so they do not stress about quickly changing environments
Providing ongoing instructions to athletes while they are competing so they don't forget them
Limiting responsibility to avoid the risks of independence
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