Primary 1 Physical and Health Education Flashcards: Benefits, Safety and Basic Skills of Swimming

Question 1

What does “swimming” mean?

Accepted Answer

moving through water using the body

Question 2

What is a place built for swimming?

Accepted Answer

pool

Question 3

To stay on the surface of water is to ____.

Accepted Answer

float

Question 4

Moving the legs to push through water is ____.

Accepted Answer

kicking

Question 5

What does “arm stroke” mean?

Accepted Answer

an arm movement used in swimming

Question 6

Taking air safely while swimming is ____.

Accepted Answer

breathing

Question 7

Who is a trained person who watches swimmers?

Accepted Answer

lifeguard

Question 8

Who is a person who teaches swimming?

Accepted Answer

swimming instructor

Question 9

What does “shallow end” mean?

Accepted Answer

the less deep part of a pool

Question 10

What is equipment that helps a person float?

Accepted Answer

life jacket

Question 11

Eye protection used in water is ____.

Accepted Answer

goggles

Question 12

What is clothing made for swimming?

Accepted Answer

swimsuit

Question 13

A child swimming only while a responsible adult is watching has ____.

Accepted Answer

a safety need for a child near water

Question 14

The safe way to move on the wet floor beside a swimming pool is to ____.

Accepted Answer

walk

Question 15

The instructions that keep swimmers safe are ____.

Accepted Answer

pool rules

Question 16

The benefit of swimming that makes the body strong and healthy is ____.

Accepted Answer

fitness

Question 17

Regular swimming can build ____ in the arms and legs.

Accepted Answer

a body benefit of swimming

Question 18

Feeling calm and safe while learning to swim shows ____.

Accepted Answer

water confidence

Question 19

On seeing someone in danger in water, the first thing a child should do is ____.

Accepted Answer

call for help

Question 20

Which swimming-safety rule should a child follow: never swim alone, swim without an adult, run beside the pool or push another swimmer?

Accepted Answer

never swim alone

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