AY Honors/Swimming - Beginner/Answer Key 2

Swimming - Beginner

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Investiture Achievement Connection: This Honor is related to the Investiture Achievement requirements for every class's Health and Fitness sections which require either completion of this Honor or the Basic Water Safety Honor.

Prolog

Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Swimming Instructor

1

Retrieve an object from the bottom in chest-deep water, unsupported and with eyes open.

For tips and instruction see Basic Water Safety.

2

Bob submerging head completely 15 times in chest-deep water.

2a

2b

Headfirst entry should NOT be taught unless the water depth is at least 9 feet.

2c

Headfirst entry should NOT be taught unless the water depth is at least 9 feet.

3

Bob in deep water (slightly over head) to travel to safe area or side of pool.

3a

3b

4

Jump into deep water from side of pool.

4a

4b

5

Dive from side of pool in kneeling and compact position.

5a

5b

6

Prone glide with push-off for two body lengths.

6a

7

Supine glide with push-off for two body lengths.

7a

7b

7c

8

Swim front crawl--ten yards.

8a

9

Swim back crawl--ten yards.

9a

10

Demonstrate elementary backstroke kick--ten yards.

10a

10b

10c

11

Reverse direction while swimming on front.

11a