The 4 Swimming Strokes Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of the Butterfly Stroke?

Swim with the face down and extend the arms forward and outward while frog kicking

A swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down (correct)

Swim face down and pull one arm back

A swimming stroke that resembles freestyle except the swimmer lies on his or her back

Which swimming stroke involves swimming with the face down and extending the arms forward and outward while frog kicking?

Breaststroke (correct)

Butterfly Stroke

Freestyle

Backstroke

What swimming stroke involves swimming face down, pulling one arm back, and flutter kicking?

Backstroke

Breaststroke

Butterfly Stroke

Freestyle (correct)

In which swimming stroke does the swimmer lie on their back?

Backstroke Signup and view all the answers

What is a Freestyle Kick also known as?

Flutter Kick Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the Butterfly Kick?

Dolphin Kick Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique used in the Breaststroke Kick?

Frog kick shoulder width apart, toes out and feet flexed, bend at knees and whip Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for performing the Backstroke Kick?

Flutter kick laying on back Signup and view all the answers

Describe the technique for Butterfly Arms.

With arms, press down at the same time with both hands, and then fly them around to the front, and repeat Signup and view all the answers

What is the entry technique for Backstroke Arms?

Pinky enters water first, bend and push arms into water Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique for Breaststroke Arms?

Reach, bend to chest/below face and back out Signup and view all the answers

What is the entry movement for Freestyle Arms?

Elbow out first, reach, bend, push Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Swimming Strokes Overview

Butterfly Stroke: Both arms are thrown forward simultaneously out of the water while the feet perform an up-and-down kick.
Breaststroke: Involves swimming face down, extending arms forward and outward, combined with a frog kick motion.
Freestyle: Swimmer lies face down, pulls one arm back while bending it for recovery, using a flutter kick for propulsion.
Backstroke: Similar to freestyle but performed while lying on the back.

Kicking Techniques

Freestyle Kick (Flutter Kick): A basic kick used in freestyle swimming, characterized by alternating up-and-down leg movements.
Butterfly Kick (Dolphin Kick): A simultaneous kick where both legs move together in a wave-like motion.
Breaststroke Kick: Utilizes a frog kick with legs shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out, and involves bending at the knees.
Backstroke Kick: A flutter kick executed while lying on the back, similar to the freestyle kick.

Arm Movements

Butterfly Arms: Involves pressing down with both hands simultaneously and sweeping them around to the front in a rhythmic motion.
Backstroke Arms: Technique involves the pinky entering the water first, followed by bending and pushing the arms underwater.
Breaststroke Arms: Movement consists of reaching forward, bending arms towards the chest or below the face, and pushing back outward.
Freestyle Arms: Technique initiates with the elbow leading out, reaching forward, bending, and then pushing through the water.

Description

This quiz provides flashcards that cover the four main swimming strokes: Butterfly, Breaststroke, Freestyle, and Backstroke. Each card includes a definition to help you better understand the techniques and movements involved in each stroke. Perfect for swim instructors and learners alike!