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Water Safety Worksheet

A Grade 7 Physical Education worksheet covering essential water safety rules, practices, and emergency responses.

Grade 7 Physical Education Sports and RecreationWater Safety
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Multiple ChoiceTrue / FalseFill in the BlanksShort AnswerWord Bank

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MS-LS2-4MS-ETS1-1

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water safetyswimmingfirst aidPEgrade 7
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Water Safety Fundamentals

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of water safety rules and practices to ensure you stay safe around water.

1. What is the most important rule to remember when swimming in a pool or open water?

a

Always swim alone to practice independence.

b

Always swim with a buddy or under supervision.

c

Always dive headfirst into unknown waters.

d

Always ignore posted safety signs.

2. Before entering any body of water, what should you always check?

a

The color of the water.

b

The temperature of the water.

c

The depth and any potential hazards.

d

How many people are already in the water.

Indicate whether each statement is True or False.

1. It's safe to swim in strong currents if you are a good swimmer.

T

True

F

False

2. You should always wear a life jacket when boating, even if you know how to swim.

T

True

F

False

Complete the following sentences with the correct water safety terms.

1. Never   into an unknown body of water.

2. If someone is in distress in the water, you should always   for help first.

3. Always check the   and   of the water before entering.

1. List three important items you should have in a water safety kit.

2. Explain why it is dangerous to swim alone.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

lifeguard
buddy system
life jacket
rip current

1. A strong   can pull swimmers away from shore.

2. Always follow the   when swimming in open water.

3. A   is trained to help people in water emergencies.