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What is the primary purpose of fins in swimming?
What is the primary purpose of fins in swimming?
- To provide flotation for the upper body
- To add propulsion and power to leg kicks (correct)
- To increase resistance for arm exercises
- To improve stroke technique and form
What is the purpose of using short fins in swimming?
What is the purpose of using short fins in swimming?
- To help swimmers go faster without overworking their legs (correct)
- To add resistance for arm exercises
- To provide flotation for the legs
- To improve stroke technique and form
Which of the following statements about fins is true?
Which of the following statements about fins is true?
- Fins fit on the feet and add propulsion to leg kicks. (correct)
- Fins are used in water aerobic classes to mimic resistance exercises.
- Fins are attached to the hands to add propulsion to the arm stroke.
- Fins are designed to provide flotation for the upper body.
Which type of fins are recommended for beginners who want to build leg strength and ankle flexibility?
Which type of fins are recommended for beginners who want to build leg strength and ankle flexibility?
Which of the following is a recommended way to use fins as a beginner?
Which of the following is a recommended way to use fins as a beginner?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using fins in swimming?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using fins in swimming?
How is submerging done according to the text?
How is submerging done according to the text?
Which method of entering the water is considered safer than diving according to the text?
Which method of entering the water is considered safer than diving according to the text?
How many kick strokes per single arm movement are used in freestyle or crawl swimming according to the text?
How many kick strokes per single arm movement are used in freestyle or crawl swimming according to the text?
In backstroke, how is one arm position described when pulled through the water?
In backstroke, how is one arm position described when pulled through the water?
What does the text describe as essential in the backstroke compared to the crawl stroke?
What does the text describe as essential in the backstroke compared to the crawl stroke?
What is the primary purpose of the Dead Man's Float technique?
What is the primary purpose of the Dead Man's Float technique?
What is the main difference between the Dead Man's Float and the Prone Float?
What is the main difference between the Dead Man's Float and the Prone Float?
Which floating technique is primarily used when removing shoes?
Which floating technique is primarily used when removing shoes?
What is the main purpose of the Sculling technique described in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Sculling technique described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of Treading Water as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of Treading Water as described in the text?
Which floating technique is best suited for observing underwater with the head high above the water?
Which floating technique is best suited for observing underwater with the head high above the water?
