Aquatics in Physical Education Quiz
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What is another term for stand up paddle boarding?

  • Cable skiing
  • Surf skiing
  • Paddle surfing (correct)
  • Boogie boarding

    • Which water sport involves riding a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave?

  • Paddle boarding
  • Cable skiing
  • Bodyboarding (correct)
  • Rowing

    • In cable skiing, how is the skier propelled through the water?

  • By a rowing shell
  • Using swim fins
  • With oars
  • By an electrically-driven cable (correct)

    • What is the main difference between traditional rowing and cable skiing?

    <p>Type of boat propulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using swim fins in bodyboarding?

    <p>For additional propulsion and control on waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a boat propelled by a rowing shell different from a regular rowboat?

    <p>The seat that moves forward and backward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a snorkel?

    <p>To allow the wearer to breathe air from above the surface when the head is submerged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of surfing waves?

    <p>Crashing waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of perfecting the dolphin kick in swimming?

    <p>It gives swimmers a significant advantage off the starting block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is paddle boarding typically performed?

    <p>In open ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of surfing?

    <p>To ride waves in an upright or prone position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about snorkeling is NOT true?

    <p>It requires the use of an oxygen tank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a physical benefit of aquatics mentioned in the text?

    <p>Aquatics helps in developing muscular strength and power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a social benefit of aquatics?

    <p>It helps in developing leadership skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a psychological benefit of aquatics mentioned in the text?

    <p>An appreciation of personal success is experienced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about aquatic education techniques?

    <p>They teach children how to react around water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided in the text?

    <p>Aquatics helps in developing competitive swimming skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of aquatics?

    <p>Aquatics helps in developing flexibility and agility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five events that make up the modern pentathlon in the Olympics?

    <p>Fencing, freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross country running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In whitewater rafting, what are the primary methods used for propulsion?

    <p>Oars and paddles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'MUSHROOM FLOAT' technique described in the text?

    <p>To shift the center of buoyancy higher in swimming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sport activity has evolved from single-bladed paddlers to multi-person rafts?

    <p>Rafting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in the 'KICK & GLIDE' underwater technique?

    <p>Kick to put force and glide underwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the modern pentathlon in the Olympics?

    <p>Rowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about sweep rowing is correct?

    <p>Sweep rowing involves boats with 2, 4, or 8 rowers, each holding one oar with both hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about sculling is incorrect?

    <p>Sculling is a type of rowing that involves propelling the boat with a single oar over the stern.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between sweep rowing and sculling?

    <p>The number of oars each rower uses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of sailing discipline mentioned in the text?

    <p>Parasailing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sailboarding/windsurfing and surfing?

    <p>Sailboarding/windsurfing combines surfing and sailing into a new water sport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about triathlon is correct?

    <p>Triathlon involves three continuous and sequential endurance races.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Water Sports

    • Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is also known as stand-up paddle surfing (SUPS)

    Bodyboarding

    • Riding a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave is called bodyboarding
    • Swim fins are used in bodyboarding to improve propulsion and maneuverability

    Cable Skiing

    • In cable skiing, the skier is propelled through the water by an electrically driven cable system
    • The main difference between traditional rowing and cable skiing is the use of an electric motor to propel the skier

    Rowing

    • A boat propelled by a rowing shell is different from a regular rowboat in that it uses a narrow, lightweight boat to maximize speed
    • Sweep rowing involves a single oar per rower, while sculling involves two oars per rower
    • The primary difference between sweep rowing and sculling is the number of oars used

    Snorkeling

    • The primary purpose of a snorkel is to allow a swimmer to observe underwater life without surfacing for air
    • The snorkel allows swimmers to conserve energy and swim longer distances

    Surfing

    • Surfing involves riding a wave on a surfboard
    • There are four types of surfing waves: waves with a smooth face, waves with a broken or whitewater face, waves with both smooth and broken faces, and waves with a tubular or hollow shape

    Swimming

    • The primary advantage of perfecting the dolphin kick in swimming is increased speed and efficiency
    • The 'KICK & GLIDE' underwater technique involves using a dolphin kick and then gliding through the water to conserve energy

    Paddle Boarding

    • Paddle boarding is typically performed in calm waters, such as lakes, rivers, or coastal areas

    Whitewater Rafting

    • The primary methods used for propulsion in whitewater rafting are paddling and using the current
    • The 'MUSHROOM FLOAT' technique is used to stabilize the raft in turbulent water

    Sailing

    • Sailboarding, also known as windsurfing, is a sailing discipline that involves riding a wave on a board with a sail
    • The relationship between sailboarding/windsurfing and surfing is that they both involve riding waves, but sailboarding uses wind to propel the board

    Triathlon

    • Triathlon is a multi-sport event that involves swimming, cycling, and running
    • The modern pentathlon in the Olympics involves five events: fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running

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