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Swimming Techniques and Strokes

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Which swimming stroke is also known as the "front crawl"?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freestyle, also known as the front crawl, is the most common and fastest swimming stroke.

In the butterfly stroke, the swimmer's arms move in what pattern?

  1. Circular

  2. Up and down

  3. Side to side

  4. Figure-eight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the butterfly stroke, the swimmer's arms move in a figure-eight pattern.

Which swimming stroke involves swimming on one's back?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Backstroke is the swimming stroke in which the swimmer swims on their back.

In the breaststroke, the swimmer's legs move in what pattern?

  1. Circular

  2. Up and down

  3. Side to side

  4. Frog kick


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the breaststroke, the swimmer's legs move in a frog kick pattern.

Which swimming stroke is also known as the "sidestroke"?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Sidestroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sidestroke is the swimming stroke in which the swimmer swims on their side.

What is the primary purpose of the dolphin kick in swimming?

  1. To propel the swimmer forward

  2. To keep the swimmer afloat

  3. To stabilize the swimmer's body

  4. To change direction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the dolphin kick in swimming is to propel the swimmer forward.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a continuous underwater arm stroke?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freestyle is the swimming stroke in which the swimmer performs a continuous underwater arm stroke.

In the backstroke, the swimmer's arms move in what pattern?

  1. Circular

  2. Up and down

  3. Side to side

  4. Figure-eight


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the backstroke, the swimmer's arms move in an up and down pattern.

Which swimming stroke is also known as the "dog paddle"?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Elementary backstroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elementary backstroke, also known as the dog paddle, is a basic swimming stroke often used by beginners.

What is the primary purpose of the flutter kick in swimming?

  1. To propel the swimmer forward

  2. To keep the swimmer afloat

  3. To stabilize the swimmer's body

  4. To change direction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the flutter kick in swimming is to propel the swimmer forward.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a scissor-like leg movement?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breaststroke is the swimming stroke in which the swimmer performs a scissor-like leg movement.

What is the primary purpose of the tumble turn in swimming?

  1. To change direction

  2. To gain speed

  3. To conserve energy

  4. To avoid disqualification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the tumble turn in swimming is to change direction.

Which swimming stroke is also known as the "butterfly stroke"?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Butterfly stroke is the swimming stroke in which the swimmer performs a butterfly-like arm movement.

What is the primary purpose of the streamline position in swimming?

  1. To reduce drag

  2. To increase speed

  3. To conserve energy

  4. To change direction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the streamline position in swimming is to reduce drag.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a continuous underwater dolphin kick?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Dolphin stroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dolphin stroke is the swimming stroke in which the swimmer performs a continuous underwater dolphin kick.

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