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Swimming Fundamentals

This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of swimming, including safety, basic strokes, and health benefits, suitable for 6th-grade Physical Education.

Grade 6 Physical Education Sports and RecreationSwimming
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PE.6.C.1.1PE.6.C.2.2PE.6.M.1.2swimmingphysical educationwater safetystrokesgrade 6
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Swimming Fundamentals

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of swimming safety, techniques, and benefits.

1. What is the most important rule to remember when swimming?

a

Swim as fast as you can

b

Always swim with a buddy

c

Hold your breath for a long time

d

Dive into shallow water

2. Which swimming stroke is typically performed on your back?

a

Freestyle

b

Breaststroke

c

Backstroke

d

Butterfly

3. It is safe to swim immediately after eating a large meal.

T

True

F

False

4. Swimming is a full-body workout that can improve cardiovascular health.

T

True

F

False

5. Before entering the water, it is important to always   to prevent cramps and injuries.

6. The rhythmic kicking motion used in many swimming strokes is called a  .

7. List two safety rules you should follow when swimming in a pool.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

goggles
diving
shallow
deep

8. Wearing   can protect your eyes from chlorine.

9. Avoid   into the   end of the pool.