Level 2 Aquatics Certification

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The following questions are based on information for the Level 2 Aquatics training. The first 10 questions are based on the Level 2 Aquatics training and the last 20 questions are based on Coaching Special Olympics Athletes. You must click START to enter the quiz.

Questions and Answers

1.

How does an athlete learn a skill kinesthetically?
- A.
  
  By examining pictures or watching videos of a sport
- B.
  
  By seeing, feeling, and doing
- C.
  
  By taking more time to process and retain information
- D.
  
  By applying the skill in a variety of environments
2.

What is the most recognizable genetic condition associated with Special Olympics athletes?
- A.
  
  Hyperactivity and photosensitivity
- B.
  
  Grand mal seizures
- C.
  
  Asperger syndrome
- D.
  
  Down syndrome
3.

What percentage of athletes exhibit one or more of the autism spectrum disorders?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  20
4.

What must a coach do to help an athlete achieve a skill?
- A.
  
  After a competition, evaluate whether the skill was achieved.
- B.
  
  Have the athlete apply the skill in a game-like situation.
- C.
  
  Give the athlete more playing time during a game.
- D.
  
  Separate the skill into tasks.
5.

What is the best approach to communicate effectively with athletes?
- A.
  
  Use the same words or phrases to elicit a desired action.
- B.
  
  Use “don’t” commands so the athletes do not hurt themselves.
- C.
  
  Use at least 4-part directions to include the entire action, not one- or two-part instructions.
- D.
  
  Use directional references often so athletes can acclimate themselves to the terrain.
6.

Why is it important to teach athletes to follow the Governing Body & Special Olympics Rules?
- A.
  
  Competition will be inconsistent regardless of where the athlete is competing.
- B.
  
  Athletes need to be exposed to a variety of rules so they can compete in different settings.
- C.
  
  Athletes need to know that National Governing Body rules take precedence over Special Olympics rules.
- D.
  
  Athletes will be better prepared if they know and are comfortable with the rules.
7.

What does the term “staging” mean in Special Olympics events?
- A.
  
  It’s when the athletes perform on a stage, such as in gymnastics.
- B.
  
  It’s the location where the athletes gather with fellow competitors prior to competing.
- C.
  
  It’s an area where parents can sit with their children to watch the competition.
- D.
  
  It’s the area where coaches instruct athletes on what to do if they encounter a potentially vulnerable situation.
8.

Which quote is the Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath?
- A.
  
  “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.”
- B.
  
  "It's not that you won or lost but how you played the game.”
- C.
  
  “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
- D.
  
  “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.”
9.

What is the best example of encouraging good sportsmanship?
- A.
  
  When an opponent makes a basket or scores a goal, have the team say, “Nice shot!”
- B.
  
  Recognize mistakes and immediately penalize the athlete for them.
- C.
  
  Question the ruling of any official who makes a controversial call.
- D.
  
  Yell instructions to your athletes as they are playing; this will provide constant instruction.
10.

What is the best strategy for encouraging athletes to achieve their personal best?
- A.
  
  Help athletes discover that their personal best may be different from others’, but they all help the team.
- B.
  
  Reinforce the accomplishments and efforts of the athletes who won their event.
- C.
  
  Instruct your athletes to go half-speed in divisioning rounds so they are better positioned to win the finals.
- D.
  
  Deliver elaborate post-competition speeches that praise the athletes.
11.

What is the best method for communicating instructions during the competition?
- A.
  
  Constantly yell tips for improvement from the sidelines.
- B.
  
  Keep words brief and positive, focusing on what should be done.
- C.
  
  Tell athletes what NOT to do so they will not make mistakes.
- D.
  
  Use new and different words to reinforce what the athlete already knows.
12.

What approach rewards efforts and achieved goals, while fostering positive attitudes?
- A.
  
  Limiting responsibility to avoid the risks of independence.
- B.
  
  Showing and teaching good sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, coaches, and other athletes.
- C.
  
  Providing ongoing instructions to athletes while they are competing so they don’t forget them.
- D.
  
  Having athletes arrive immediately before competition so they do not stress about quickly changing environments.
13.

There shall be at least one certified lifeguard at training and competition for every 25 swimmers whose sole function is to guard.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

In any freestyle event, athletes may swim any stroke they wish and may change strokes during the race.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Unified relays must follow the same training guidelines as traditional relays: Unified partners and athletes must train together for 8-10 weeks.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

For flotation events, each athlete is responsible for his/her own flotation device.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

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.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

What is a legal flotation device during competitions?
- A.
  
  Aqua jogger
- B.
  
  Inner tubes
- C.
  
  Water wings
- D.
  
  Kickboard
- E.
  
  None of the above
19.

What swimming stroke must start with two hands and two feet touching the wall?
- A.
  
  Freestyle
- B.
  
  Butterfly
- C.
  
  Backstroke
- D.
  
  Breaststroke
20.

In assisted swim events, an in-the-pool assistant is allowed to?
- A.
  
  Touch, guide or direct the athlete but may not support or assist the athlete’s forward movement
- B.
  
  Swim in front of the athlete and help pull them forward
- C.
  
  Swim behind the athlete and help push them forward
21.

Special Olympics Minnesota aquatics competitions have a closed competition policy. What does this mean?
- A.
  
  Only athletes are allowed to enter the pool
- B.
  
  Coaches may coach from the pool deck but not the stands
- C.
  
  The only individuals allowed in staging and the pool deck are athletes and event staff. Coaches are not allowed beyond staging or to coach.
22.

In which stroke must the arms alternate motion from side to side?
- A.
  
  Breaststroke
- B.
  
  Butterfly
- C.
  
  Backstroke
- D.
  
  Freestyle
23.

Typically, why might an athlete have low self-esteem?
- A.
  
  The athlete is irritated by bright lights or certain colors.
- B.
  
  The athlete avoids being touched.
- C.
  
  The athlete has had a history of negative experiences such as being ignored or left out of activities.
- D.
  
  The athlete is suffering side effects from medication.
24.

Why might athletes have difficulty with the social aspects of training?
- A.
  
  Many may be too sedentary and unaccustomed to physical activity.
- B.
  
  Typically, they are all antisocial and cannot learn to interact on teams.
- C.
  
  Their families cannot afford the equipment for them to participate.
- D.
  
  Training is too complex.
25.

What is the advantage to using the demonstration component of instruction to illustrate a skill?
- A.
  
  The athlete hears you explain the skill by using one- or two-part instructions, and then it’s clear what is expected of them.
- B.
  
  The athlete sees what they're being asked to do and is able to follow the instructions.
- C.
  
  The athlete receives one-on-one attention from the coach.
- D.
  
  Since combining the four components is nearly impossible, it is the best way to teach an athlete a new skill.