Swimming Pre Test

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

2nd Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024
SWIMMING
PRELIM EXAMINATION
Name: Score:
ID NO: Date:
I- Rules on Swimming
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is right, otherwise, write FALSE if the
statement is wrong.
_______1. Never swim alone during the day.

_______2. Shower first when entering the pool, regardless of bathing at home or not.
_______3. Always jump on your feet first.
_______4. Read the signs and stay in designated areas while swimming.
_______5. Do not wear cotton shirts while swimming, this will cause the pool’s filter to
clog.
_______6. Stay within your abilities.
_______7. Be concerned about your surroundings and have a plan for emergencies.
_______8. Learn how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
_______9. Know the shallow and deep ends of the swimming area.
_______10. Keep the pool clean. Avoid eating and drinking.
II- History of Swimming

Directions: Choose the correct answer and write your answer in the space provided.
_______1. Which of the following statements best describe SWIMMING?

a. Swimming is both recreational and sports.
b. Swimming the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and
leg motions and the natural flotation of the body.
c. Swimming is the natural ability of the body to survive.
d. All the above
_______2. During the stone age, swimming was known as _________.
a. Recreational b. Sports c. Competition d. Food Hunting
_______3. Swimming had been a practice on Egypt as early as 2500 BCE. It is proved
by what findings?
a. Fossils b. Ancient Scrolls c. Cave Paintings d. Hieroglyphics
_______4. The first swim strokes documented was __________.
a. Breaststroke b. Butterfly c. Freestyle d. Diving
_______5. Ancient people learned how to swim across lakes. What does the statement
imply?
a. They used swimming to meet other people across the lake.
b. One wants to prove superiority among others.
c. It means transportation.
d. They want to explore the world.
_______6. What was swimming first to Greeks?
a. Hygiene Purposes b. Olympics c. Socialize d. Appreciate one’s body
_______7. A Far East Emperor who organized swimming races during his reign.
a. Emperor So c. Emperor Sugiu
b. Emperor Chi d. Emperor Tsugo
_______8. Japan was the first country to introduce a national sports organization for
swimming. To completely integrate this, where was their target to be implemented?
a. School Curriculum b. Military c. Books d. Kindergartens
_______9. Swimming was so much vouge in Japan in the nineteenth century. That
started a fashion trend in the country. This statement is _________.
a. Accurate b. No basis c. Heresay d. Fabricated
______10. It is said to be where the modern sports were born.
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a. New York b. England c. London d. United Kingdom

______11. The first competitive races were organized by a sports society, National
Swimming Association, and were directed by whom?
a. John Strachan c. W. Redmond
b. Jo Bennet d. Charles Stedman.
______12. Swam the distance of 440 yards with 8:43.0.
______13. Winner of the first race with an international flavor, also-called 100 yard
"world championship" on February 9, 1858.
______14. In what year of 20th Century was a period of universalization of competitive
swimming.
a. 1846 b. 1837 c. 1800 d. 1869
______15. The Amateur Swimming Association was established by two groups on
March 3, 1886. Which statements below are NOT its main points.
a. An amateur cannot compete for money.
b. One must not gain material advantages or benefits from swimming.
c. One loses his amateur status if he competes against a professional
d. One can receive renumeration for teaching or coaching sports.
______16. He headed the publishing Olympic Swimming Code.
a. William Henry c. George Hearn
b. Max Ritter d. All of the Above
______17. Swimming was first introduced to the Olympics in what year?
a. 1890 b. 1892 c. 1894 d. 1896
______18. Swimming stroke that had been introduced on Swimming in 1904
a. Crawl b. Backstroke c. Breaststroke d. Butterfly
______19. Swimming stroke that had been introduced on Swimming in 1950s
a. Crawl b. Backstroke c. Breaststroke d. Butterfly
______20. First Women swimming competition on Olympics
a. 1910 b. 1912 c. 1913 d. 1908
III- Essay (10 points)
“Life is like a swimming pool; You dive into the water, but you can’t see how deep it is.”

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Perpetual Help College of Pangasinan, INC.

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

_______1. Never swim alone during the day.

II- History of Swimming

_______1. Which of the following statements best describe SWIMMING?

a. New York b. England c. London d. United Kingdom

III- Essay (10 points)

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