Swimming

13 Grade 3 Movement and Creative Activities questions on Swimming, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Before swimming we do __________ exercises to get our body ready.

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Name one safety rule you must follow at the swimming pool.

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3. Question 3

   2 marks

   Draw a child floating on top of the water.

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Draw the movement you make with your arms when swimming.

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5. Question 5

   2 marks

   Describe how you kick your legs when you are learning to swim.

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   Learner explains kicking legs up and down (fluttering) to move forward; accept simple correct description.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Before getting into water to swim, write one safety rule you must follow.

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   Any sensible water safety rule: enter with a teacher/adult, do not push others, do not run near water, never swim alone.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   What should you always do before swimming in a pool?

   A. Push your friends into the water

   B. Eat a big plate of ugali first

   C. Swim alone when no one sees

   D. Ask an adult or teacher to watch you

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8. Question 8

   2 marks

   Draw a picture showing how you blow bubbles in water by breathing out through your mouth.

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9. Question 9

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   We should never swim __________ without an adult watching.

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10. Question 10

    2 marks

    Why is it important to swim only when an adult is watching you?

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    For safety – the adult can help if a child is in danger or gets tired. Accept any safety reason.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Write one thing you enjoy about being in the water.

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which of these helps you stay safe in the water?

    A. A book

    B. A floater

    C. A cup of tea

    D. A stone

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    What do we call moving through water using our arms and legs?

    A. Sweeping

    B. Swimming

    C. Cooking

    D. Digging

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