REGENCY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

Gensan Drive, Brgy. Morales, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato

Tel. no. (083) 228 1994
Email add: regencypolytechniccollege@yahoo.com
VPAA-005-006
P.E 1(BASIC SWIMMING)
Name: John Ralph P. Sinoy Year/Section:BSMAR-E-1A
Date: October 2021

Pretest

Multiple Choice: Each item is provided with four choices. Write the letter of your answer in the
space provided before each number. (2 pts. each) 30 points.

________1. It is the fastest of the four primary strokes, using a combination of alternating arm
strokes and leg flutter-kicks to achieve a superior level of speed.
A. Back float
B. Backstroke
C. Butterfly
D. Freestyle

________2. Who was the first athlete to win an Olympic medal?

A. Alfred Perez
B. Angelo Pascual
C. James B. Connolly 
D. Philip Salvador

________3. Who is the best swimmer used to freestyle in the Olympics?

A. Anthony Magbanua
B. Michael Pascual
C. Michael Tolentino
D. Ranomi Kromowidjojo

________4. Who is the best swimmer in the Olympics?

A. Alfred Salvador
B. Mark Spitz
C. Michael Phelps
D. Ryan Lotche

________5. Who is the fastest freestyle swimmer in the world?

A. Angelo Deguztan
B. Cesar Cielo
C. Mark Spitz
D. Michael Phelps

________6. A stroke is executed in a prone position by coordinating a kick in which the legs are
brought forward with the knees together and the feet are turned outward and whipped back with
a glide and a backward sweeping movement of the arms.

A. Back float
B. Back Stroke
C. Breaststroke
D. Float
________7. This refers to the recovery starting with the lowering of the hips, which corresponds
with the finish of the sweep of the arm stroke.

A. Breaststroke swimming action

B. Breaststroke swimming arm action
C. Breastroke swimming/ leg recovery
D. Kickback
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________8. This stroke is the one who an almost popular and famous strategy and technique.

A. Breaststroke
B. Butterfly
C. Float
D. Freestyle
________9. This refers to the kick is near completion when your legs are fully extended.

A. Breaststroke swimming action

B. Breaststroke swimming arm action
C. Breastroke swimming/ leg recovery
D. Breastroke swimming/ the propulsive phase
________10. This refers to the timing of the stroke put simply is that when the legs are kicking
back, the front of the body is as streamlined as possible.

A. Breaststroke swimming action

B. Breaststroke swimming arm action
C. Breastroke swimming/ leg recovery
D. Breastroke swimming/ timing of the stroke (co-ordination)
________11. This roll helps to assist so that you can place your hand in the best catch position so
that you can have an effective underwater arm action that assists the overwater arm recovery.
A. Swimming backstroke body position
B. Swimming backstroke downbeat recovery
C. Swimming backstroke leg action
D. Swimming backstroke upbeat propulsion
________12. This refers to the upbeat will begins as your hip begins to lift.
A. Swimming backstroke body position
B. Swimming backstroke downbeat recovery
C. Swimming backstroke leg action
D. Swimming backstroke upbeat propulsion
________13. This refers to the arm action is continuous and alternating.

A. Swimming backstroke arm action

B. Swimming backstroke body position
C. Swimming backstroke downbeat recovery
D. Swimming backstroke entry
________14. It is also very important that your little finger enters first by entering with the back
of the hand will cause more resistance also you will not be able to sink your hand to the desired
position as well as a tendency to pull with the little finger leading.
A. Swimming backstroke arm action
B. Swimming backstroke body position
C. Swimming backstroke downbeat recovery
D. Swimming backstroke entry
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P.E 1(BASIC SWIMMING)
________15. It is the propulsive phase of the arm stroke is now completed with your arm
extended below your hip.

A. Swimming backstroke arm opposition

B. Swimming backstroke breathing
C. Swimming backstroke final down sweep
D. Swimming backstroke recovery

Self-Assessment Questions (SAQ) (

Answer briefly the following questions. (50 Points)
1. What is breaststroke sBreaststroke swimming is a style of swimming in which the
swimmer lies on his chest and the torso does not rotate. This is the most popular leisure
style, as the swimmer's head is mostly out of the water and can swim comfortably at low
speeds.
2. How good is breaststroke swimming?
Breaststroke is a burner that is a little slower in terms of calories. Breaststroke is a much
better aerobic exercise than any other stroke.
Helps strengthen the heart and lungs while conditioning the upper back, triceps, knee
tendons, and lower limbs.
Helps to strengthen and tone the chest muscles.
3. What is the difference between breaststroke and butterfly strokes?
Breaststroke swimming is a style of swimming in which the swimmer lies on his chest
and the torso does not rotate. This is the most popular leisure style, as the swimmer's
head is mostly out of the water and can swim comfortably at low speeds. The butterfly
is a swimming swing that swims in the chest where both arms move symmetrically, but
with a butterfly kick.
4. Which is easier freestyle or breaststroke? Explain your answer.
Freestyle is the fastest swimming style, but it's not as easy to learn as breaststroke.
Proper adjustment of breathing and swimming is required for effective use. While
breaststroke is typically the easiest for beginners to learn. One of the key reasons for this
is that breaststroke allows you to keep your head above water at all times.
5. What is the main purpose of bBreaststroke swimming uses different parts of the body to
increase strength, strength and endurance. This is known as a short axis strike. This
means that the desired rotation or flexion is performed around the short axis of the body
through the hip joint.