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.
By examining pictures or watching videos of a sport
By seeing, feeling, and doing
By taking more time to process and retain information
By applying the skill in a variety of environments
Hyperactivity and photosensitivity
Grand mal seizures
Asperger syndrome
Down syndrome
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After a competition, evaluate whether the skill was achieved.
Have the athlete apply the skill in a game-like situation.
Give the athlete more playing time during a game.
Separate the skill into tasks.
Use the same words or phrases to elicit a desired action.
Use “don’t” commands so the athletes do not hurt themselves.
Use at least 4-part directions to include the entire action, not one- or two-part instructions.
Use directional references often so athletes can acclimate themselves to the terrain.
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.
Athletes will be better prepared if they know and are comfortable with the rules.
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.
It’s an area where parents can sit with their children to watch the competition.
It’s the area where coaches instruct athletes on what to do if they encounter a potentially vulnerable situation.
“Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.”
"It's not that you won or lost but how you played the game.”
“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.”
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.
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.
Help athletes discover that their personal best may be different from others’, but they all help the team.
Reinforce the accomplishments and efforts of the athletes who won their event.
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.
Constantly yell tips for improvement from the sidelines.
Keep words brief and positive, focusing on what should be done.
Tell athletes what NOT to do so they will not make mistakes.
Use new and different words to reinforce what the athlete already knows.
Limiting responsibility to avoid the risks of independence.
Showing and teaching good sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, coaches, and other athletes.
Providing ongoing instructions to athletes while they are competing so they don’t forget them.
Having athletes arrive immediately before competition so they do not stress about quickly changing environments.
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False
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
Aqua jogger
Inner tubes
Water wings
Kickboard
None of the above
Freestyle
Butterfly
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Touch, guide or direct the athlete but may not support or assist the athlete’s forward movement
Swim in front of the athlete and help pull them forward
Swim behind the athlete and help push them forward
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.
Breaststroke
Butterfly
Backstroke
Freestyle
The athlete is irritated by bright lights or certain colors.
The athlete avoids being touched.
The athlete has had a history of negative experiences such as being ignored or left out of activities.
The athlete is suffering side effects from medication.
Many may be too sedentary and unaccustomed to physical activity.
Typically, they are all antisocial and cannot learn to interact on teams.
Their families cannot afford the equipment for them to participate.
Training is too complex.
The athlete hears you explain the skill by using one- or two-part instructions, and then it’s clear what is expected of them.
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.
Since combining the four components is nearly impossible, it is the best way to teach an athlete a new skill.
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