Swimming

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Which stroke involves alternating overhand arm movements and a flutter kick?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freestyle, also known as the front crawl, is characterized by alternating overhand arm movements and a flutter kick, allowing for maximum speed and efficiency.

In swimming competitions, what is the term for the starting position on the pool deck?

  1. Dive

  2. Push-off

  3. Backstroke Start

  4. Flip Turn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dive is the starting position in swimming competitions, where swimmers stand on the pool deck with their feet shoulder-width apart and launch themselves forward into the water.

Which swimming stroke is known for its powerful and undulating body movements?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The butterfly stroke is characterized by powerful and undulating body movements, where the swimmer's arms are brought forward simultaneously and then swept back in a circular motion, while the legs perform a dolphin kick.

What is the maximum number of swimmers allowed in a relay team for the 4x100m freestyle event?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the 4x100m freestyle relay, each team consists of four swimmers, with each swimmer swimming one leg of the race.

Which swimming stroke involves pulling the arms back simultaneously and kicking the legs in a scissor-like motion?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The breaststroke is characterized by pulling the arms back simultaneously and kicking the legs in a scissor-like motion, keeping the head above water.

What is the term for a swimmer's ability to maintain a streamlined position in the water?

  1. Body Roll

  2. Dolphin Kick

  3. Streamline

  4. Flip Turn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Streamline refers to a swimmer's ability to maintain a sleek and streamlined position in the water, reducing drag and improving efficiency.

Which swimming stroke is known for its smooth and continuous arm movements?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The backstroke is characterized by smooth and continuous arm movements, where the swimmer lies on their back and pulls their arms back alternately, while the legs perform a flutter kick.

What is the term for the technique used by swimmers to change direction at the end of the pool?

  1. Flip Turn

  2. Butterfly Turn

  3. Backstroke Turn

  4. Breaststroke Turn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flip turn is a technique used by swimmers to change direction at the end of the pool, involving a quick somersault and push off from the wall.

Which swimming stroke involves pulling the arms forward simultaneously and kicking the legs in a whip-like motion?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The butterfly stroke is characterized by pulling the arms forward simultaneously and kicking the legs in a whip-like motion, creating a powerful and efficient stroke.

What is the minimum age requirement for swimmers to compete in the Olympic Games?

  1. 14

  2. 16

  3. 18

  4. 20


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Swimmers must be at least 18 years old to compete in the Olympic Games, as determined by the International Swimming Federation (FINA).

Which swimming stroke is known for its unique underwater dolphin kick?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The butterfly stroke is known for its unique underwater dolphin kick, where the swimmer's legs are brought together and then whipped down in a powerful motion.

What is the term for the technique used by swimmers to reduce drag and improve efficiency during a race?

  1. Body Roll

  2. Dolphin Kick

  3. Streamline

  4. Flip Turn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Streamline is the technique used by swimmers to reduce drag and improve efficiency during a race, involving maintaining a sleek and streamlined position in the water.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a continuous and rhythmic arm stroke and a flutter kick?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freestyle, also known as the front crawl, is characterized by a continuous and rhythmic arm stroke and a flutter kick, allowing for maximum speed and efficiency.

What is the term for the technique used by swimmers to change direction at the end of the pool while swimming on their back?

  1. Flip Turn

  2. Butterfly Turn

  3. Backstroke Turn

  4. Breaststroke Turn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The backstroke turn is a technique used by swimmers to change direction at the end of the pool while swimming on their back, involving a quick flip and push off from the wall.

Which swimming stroke involves pulling the arms back simultaneously and kicking the legs in a frog-like motion?

  1. Butterfly

  2. Backstroke

  3. Freestyle

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The breaststroke is characterized by pulling the arms back simultaneously and kicking the legs in a frog-like motion, keeping the head above water.

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