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Midterm Examination in PE 3 (Swimming)

1st Semester, SY: 2020-2021
(Online Examination)
Name: ____________________________________ Course & Year: ____________
TEST I. True or False: Write TRUE if the statement is valid and FALSE if otherwise. If the
statement is FALSE, underline the word(s) that make it wrong.
____________ 1. One Long Blast is used when a guard is performing a rescue.
When this happens, all other guards must stand up in their chairs and be sure to
cover the area of the guard performing the rescue. Be alert for a call to assist.
____________ 2. Two Blasts is used to get the attention of a guest or another guard.
Call the guest over to enforce a rule. It is difficult to hear across the pool.
____________ 3. Three Blasts Clears the pool. When you hear a whistle, look
towards the whistle to define your role in assisting in the emergency.
____________ 4. One Blast is used when a guard is getting out of the chair and
needs assistance by other guards. The closest guard is to assist in the situation; all
other guards remain standing in chairs and cover area of guards performing the
rescue.
____________ 5. Aerobic is a physical exercise intense enough to cause lactate to
form. It is used by athletes in non-endurance sports to promote strength, speed and
power; and by body builders to build muscle mass.
____________ 6. The year when swimming has been included in the
programme of the Olympics.
____________ 7. The FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation. In English:
International Swimming Federation) was founded in 1808
____________ 8. The first official swimming competition in Europe was
organized in the UK in 1869.
____________ 9. Captain Barton considered to be a great short-course
swimmer in 1876.
____________ 10. Anaerobic is a physical exercise of low intensity that depends
primarily on the energy-generating process relating to, involving, or requiring free
oxygen.
____________ 11. The 100-meter-long swimming pool was built in front of the main
box of the Olympic Stadium, which housed the event.

TEST II. True or False: Chronologically arrange the following steps in performing a single guard
rescue in the event of an emergency. Write 1-9 to determine your answer in the space provided.

____________ 12. Recognize emergency and act

____________ 13. Witnesses interviewed, reports completed by Supervisor.
____________ 14. Equipment checked and replaced.
____________ 15. Equipment Room Staff Member notified and designated to meet EMS.
____________ 16. Proceed with rescue
____________ 17. Supervisor moves to area to assist and to call EMS if necessary.
____________ 18. Lifeguard returns to duty.
____________ 19. 2 whistle blasts
____________ 20. Other guards stand and provide backup and coverage.
TEST II. Multiple choice: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided below

_______ 21. A kick where both legs move up and down at the same time.
A. Mermaid Kick
B. Dolphin Kick
C. Dog Paddle
D. Frog Kick
_______ 22. Refers to the arm's motion that can help you float in the water.
A. Scrolling
B. Strolling
C. Sculling
D. Streamlining
_______ 23. The method of aligning the body so as to reduce resistance in the water.
A. Back Float
B. Front Float
C. Sculling
D. Streamlining
E. Coke Float
_______ 24. The most popular and easiest kick.
A. Side Kick
B. Flutter Kick
C. Kickyam
D. Dolphin Kick
_______ 25. The final phase of the arm stroke, a smooth rounded movement in which
the stroke continues into the air.
A. Streamlining
B. Recovery
C. Treading
D. Breaststroke
_______ 26. The leg motions that are a lot like riding a bicycle.
A. Flatter Kick
B. Sculling
C. Treading
D. Cycling
_______ 27. Regarded by the novice as the easiest stroke, but considered by the expert
as the most difficult.
A. Sculling
B. Butterfly
C. Freestyle
D. Breaststroke
_______ 28. It begins by fully extending your legs followed by bending it up to your hips,
then spreading your legs with a strong kick and end it by squeezing the water with your
legs.
A. Frog Kick
B. Dolphin Kick
C. Kickyam
D. Flatter Kick
_______ 29. Kick that is a lot like the flutter kick, but the both legs move up and down at
the same time.
A. Frog Kick
B. Dolphin Kick
C. Kickyam
D. Flatter Kick
 _______ 30. This is the easiest and a common activity all over the world because of its
accessibility to different types of water which surround the world.
A. Water Polo
B. Rowing
C. Swimming
D. Synchronize swimming
_______ 31. Which among the following is considered as the oldest swimming form?
A. Back Stroke
B. Butterfly
C. Freestyle
D. Breaststroke
_______ 32. What does Beach Flags in red color means?
A. Lifeguards patrols between this area
B. It is the safest area for water sports
C. Offshore winds can be hazardous for swimmers
D. Areas between these flags is unsafe for people to enter the water
_______ 33. Which among the following demonstrates the Horizontal Back Float?
A. You lie on your back in the water with your back slightly arched, your arms out to
the sides and your legs straight. Your face won’t go underwater and your legs, if
relaxed will float
B. You float on your back or your chest in a horizontal position with the arms and
legs spread apart
C. A basic swimming technique in which you float on your back with your arms and
legs spread apart.
D. This floating technique is sometimes taught in the first stage of swimming
lessons and also known as the survival float
_______ 34. Which among the following demonstrates the Starfish Float?
A. You float on your back or your chest in a horizontal position with the arms and
legs spread apart.
B. A basic swimming technique in which you float on your back with your arms and
legs spread apart.
C. This floating technique is sometimes taught in the first stage of swimming
lessons and also known as the survival float
D. You lie on your back in the water with your back slightly arched, your arms out to
the sides and your legs straight. Your face won’t go underwater and your legs, if
relaxed will float
_______ 35. Which among the following that best describe the Jellyfish float?
A. This floating technique is sometimes taught in the first stage of swimming
lessons and also known as the survival float
B. a basic swimming technique in which you float on your back with your arms and
legs spread apart.
C. you lie on your back in the water with your back slightly arched, your arms out to
the sides and your legs straight. Your face won’t go underwater and your legs, if
relaxed will float
D. you float on your back or your chest in a horizontal position with the arms and
legs spread apart.
_______ 36. The method of aligning the body so as to reduce resistance in the water.
A. Streamlining
B. Recovery
C. Treading
D. Breaststroke
_______ 37. Kick that is a lot like the flutter kick, but the both legs move up and down at
the same time.
A. Frog Kick
 B. Dolphin Kick
C. Kickyam
D. Flatter Kick
_______ 38. Which among the following that best describe the Survival Float?
A. This floating technique is sometimes taught in the first stage of swimming
lessons and also known as the survival float
B. a basic swimming technique in which you float on your back with your arms and
legs spread apart.
C. you lie on your back in the water with your back slightly arched, your arms out to
the sides and your legs straight. Your face won’t go underwater and your legs, if
relaxed will float
D. you float on your back or your chest in a horizontal position with the arms and
legs spread apart.
_______ 39. Which among the following kicks is used in Butterfly Stroke?
A. Dolphin Kick
B. Frog Kick
C. Flutter
D. Scissor Kick
_______ 40. Which among the following kicks is used in Freestyle Stroke?
A. Scissor Kick
B. Flutter
C. Frog Kick
D. Dolphin Kick
_______ 41. Beach Flags in red and yellow signifies that
A. Lifeguards patrols between this area
B. It is the safest area for water sports
C. Offshore winds can be hazardous for swimmers
D. Areas between these flags is unsafe for people to enter the water
_______ 42. Black and White Chequered Flags signifies that
A. Lifeguards patrols between this area
B. It is the safest area for water sports
C. Offshore winds can be hazardous for swimmers
D. Areas between these flags is unsafe for people to enter the water
_______ 43. Wind-socks signifies that
A. Lifeguards patrols between this area
B. It is the safest area for water sports
C. Offshore winds can be hazardous for swimmers
D. Areas between these flags is unsafe for people to enter the water
_______ 44. The hazards are caused by immersion in cold water except
A. Loss of performance, swim fatigue and swim failure
B. shock response
C. Hypothermia
D. Frostbites
_______ 45. The following are the result of immersion in contaminated water except
A. Loss of performance, swim fatigue and swim failure
B. Respiratory infections
C. Septicemia
D. Diarrhea, fever and vomiting
Test IV. Essay.

(46-50)
It is said that swimming is the best overall exercise. What do you think are the
effects of COVID-19 crisis to swimming activities and swimming classes? Is it still possible
to achieve the benefits of overall exercise by adapting principles in swimming through
dryland or off-water activities/exercises? Explain.

(51-60)
Provide a detailed account on how swimming has changed over the years?

Prepared by:

MARK JOHNSON M. SAN JUAN, LPT

Part-time Lecturer

Noted by:

NIMFA F. BUEDRON, EDD-PE

Chair, P.E. Department