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| Which subject | Physical education |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| What topic | Swimming strokes |
| Question types | Close-ended |
| Number of questions | 20 |
| Number of answers | 4 |
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Test your knowledge on swimming strokes with the following questions. Each question has one correct answer. Choose the letter of the correct answer and note it down!
Which swimming stroke is characterized by an alternating arm movement with a flutter kick?
A. Backstroke
B. Breaststroke
C. Freestyle
D. Butterfly
In which stroke do swimmers lie on their backs and use a flutter kick combined with a reversed arm pull?
A. Freestyle
B. Backstroke
C. Breaststroke
D. Sidestroke
What is the primary feature of the breaststroke?
A. Swimmers' arms move in a circular motion
B. Swimmers perform a dolphin kick
C. Swimmers glide through the water face down
D. Swimmers perform a frog-like kick
Which stroke requires swimmers to maintain a horizontal position with arms extended and perform a dolphin kick?
A. Sidestroke
B. Freestyle
C. Butterfly
D. Backstroke
What is a common breathing technique used in freestyle swimming?
A. Breathing every stroke
B. Breathing bilaterally
C. Holding breath the entire stroke
D. Breathing only during flips
Which swimming stroke is known for its difficult timing between the kick and arm movements?
A. Freestyle
B. Breaststroke
C. Backstroke
D. Individual Medley
What is the most efficient stroke for long distances in competitive swimming?
A. Butterfly
B. Freestyle
C. Breaststroke
D. Backstroke
In the butterfly stroke, what is the movement of the legs called?
A. Flutter kick
B. Frog kick
C. Dolphin kick
D. Scissor kick
Which stroke is often used in a relay race?
A. Freestyle
B. Breaststroke
C. Butterfly
D. Backstroke
What is the correct arm movement for the backstroke?
A. Alternating arms in a windmill motion
B. Circular arm movements
C. Both arms moving simultaneously
D. One arm forward and the other back
Which stroke uses a combination of forward arm circles and a horizontal body position?
A. Freestyle
B. Sidestroke
C. Backstroke
D. Butterfly
During a breaststroke, how are the arms usually positioned during the pull phase?
A. Straight out in front
B. In a circular motion, pulling towards the chest
C. Down by the sides
D. Behind the back
What is the purpose of performing a flip turn in competitive swimming?
A. To change strokes
B. To optimize speed and save time
C. To rest
D. To signal teammates
The sidestroke is often considered a more relaxed stroke. What unique feature does it have?
A. Swimmers face downward
B. Swimmers use a scissor kick
C. Swimmers use a butterfly kick
D. Swimmers have their hands at their sides
In which stroke does the swimmer breathe by turning their head to the side while their arm is extended above water?
A. Backstroke
B. Sidestroke
C. Freestyle
D. Breaststroke
What are the key components of the dolphin kick?
A. A straight leg and a fluttering motion
B. Legs move up and down together with hips driving the motion
C. Alternating legs like a swimmer's crawl
D. Kick starts from the knees
During which stroke is the swimmer’s body primarily submersed except for the head?
A. Freestyle
B. Backstroke
C. Butterfly
D. Breaststroke
What is the main advantage of swimming the freestyle stroke?
A. Easier to learn than others
B. Most energy-efficient
C. Maximum drag in the water
D. Best for sprinters
For which stroke is a stationary kick used primarily?
A. Sidestroke
B. Freestyle
C. Backstroke
D. Butterfly
What do swimmers aim to achieve by using a streamlined position at the start of a race?
A. Reduce drag
B. Improve breathing
C. Increase stroke count
D. Maintain speed