Swimming

18 Grade 7 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Swimming, with worked marking schemes. 18 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Before a swimming lesson at the pool, the instructor lists safety rules. Which of the following is the most important safety practice for the Grade 7 learners?

   A. Never swimming without a qualified instructor or lifeguard present

   B. Swimming alone after the lesson to practise

   C. Diving into any part of the pool including the shallow end

   D. Running fast along the wet poolside

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Before a swimming lesson at the pool, the instructor lists safety rules. Which of the following is a correct water-safety practice for learners?

   A. Diving into shallow water head first

   B. Swimming alone without supervision

   C. Never swimming alone and always having a lifeguard or adult present

   D. Eating a heavy meal then jumping straight in

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A learner lies on the front, kicks the legs up and down and pulls the arms over the water in an alternating windmill motion, turning the head to breathe. This stroke is the:

   A. Front crawl (freestyle)

   B. Breaststroke

   C. Butterfly

   D. Backstroke

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Before a swimming lesson at the pool, the instructor lists safety rules. Which is the most important safety practice for Grade 7 learners?

   A. Swimming alone after the lesson to practise

   B. Diving head-first into the shallow end

   C. Running fast along the wet poolside

   D. Never swimming without a qualified instructor or lifeguard present

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Before entering deep water, a beginner should first learn to hold the breath and put the face in the water. This foundational skill is called:

   A. Diving

   B. Racing

   C. Treading

   D. Breath control / submersion

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A swimmer lies on their back, kicks the legs and moves the arms in a circular motion while the face stays out of the water. This stroke is the:

   A. Front crawl

   B. Breaststroke

   C. Backstroke

   D. Butterfly

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Before swimming, learners are told to warm up.

   (a) Explain why warming up is important before swimming.

   (b) State one basic water-confidence skill a beginner should learn before attempting any stroke.

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8. Question 8

   6 marks

   State three safety rules that Grade 7 learners must follow at a swimming pool.

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which item is most appropriate for a beginner to use for buoyancy support while learning to kick in the pool?

   A. A kickboard (floater)

   B. A whistle

   C. A stopwatch

   D. A pair of goggles only

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Describe the arm and leg action of the breaststroke.

    (4 marks)

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    Arms (2 marks): both arms move together - sweep outwards and then pull inwards/downwards in front of the chest in a heart-shaped/circular motion, then stretch forward again. Legs (2 marks): a frog-like (whip) kick - legs bend at the knees, feet drawn up, then thrust out and back and squeezed together. Award marks for correct description of each.

11. Question 11

    6 marks

    Before a swimming lesson at a public pool, the physical education teacher gives the Grade 7 learners safety instructions to prevent accidents. State SIX safety rules the learners should observe in and around the swimming pool.

    (6 marks)

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    Any SIX of the following safety rules: - Never swim alone; always swim where there is a lifeguard or qualified supervisor present. - Do not run on the wet poolside as it is slippery and one can fall. - Do not dive into shallow water (dive only in the marked deep end where allowed). - Warm up / do warm-up exercises before entering the water. - Do not push, dunk or play rough games that could cause drowning. - Do not enter the water immediately after a heavy meal. - Obey the lifeguard and all pool rules/warning signs at all times. - Stay within the depth that matches your swimming ability; beginners stay in the shallow end. - Do not swim when unwell or too tired. - Enter the water slowly/feet first when unsure of the depth.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The instructor teaches a stroke where both arms sweep out and pull inwards together while the legs make a frog-like kick. This stroke is the:

    A. Front crawl

    B. Breaststroke

    C. Butterfly

    D. Backstroke

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13. Question 13

    6 marks

    A group of Grade 7 learners visits a swimming pool for their first physical education swimming lesson. The teacher emphasises safety before allowing anyone into the water.

    (a) State THREE safety rules the learners should observe at the swimming pool. (3 marks)

    (b) Explain why warming up before entering the water is important. (3 marks)

    (6 marks)

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    (a) Any three of: never swim alone, always swim with a partner or under supervision; do not run on the wet poolside to avoid slipping; do not dive into shallow water; do not push others into the pool; only swim within your depth/ability; obey the instructor and lifeguard at all times; do not swim immediately after eating a heavy meal. (b) Warming up raises the body temperature and increases blood flow to the muscles, making them more flexible. This prepares the muscles and joints for activity, reduces the risk of cramps and injuries such as muscle strains, and reduces the shock of entering cold water.

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A learner sees a friend struggling in deep water. According to pool safety rules, the safest first action for a Grade 7 learner is to:

    A. Splash water toward the friend

    B. Ignore it and continue swimming

    C. Shout for the lifeguard/instructor and reach out with a pole or float

    D. Jump in immediately to grab the friend

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15. Question 15

    6 marks

    A learner wants to become confident in water. Arrange and explain the following in a logical learning order: floating, gliding, and swimming a full stroke.

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Correct order (2 marks): floating -> gliding -> swimming a full stroke. Explanation (4 marks, ~1-2 marks each): Floating - first learn to stay on the water surface and relax/trust buoyancy; Gliding - push off and move smoothly across the surface to feel body position and streamline; Full stroke - once confident floating and gliding, add coordinated arm and leg actions with breathing to swim a stroke. Award marks for correct sequence and reasoning.

16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A learner practises staying afloat by moving the arms and legs to keep the head above water without moving forward. This survival skill is known as:

    A. Gliding

    B. Treading water

    C. Sprinting

    D. Diving

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    The teacher asks a beginner to push off the wall and stretch out on the water surface without kicking, moving forward smoothly. This skill is called:

    A. Treading

    B. Diving

    C. Turning

    D. Gliding

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    A learner is taught a stroke where they lie on their front, kick their legs up and down, and pull their arms over the water in an alternating windmill motion while turning the head to breathe. This basic stroke is known as the:

    A. Breaststroke

    B. Front crawl (freestyle)

    C. Backstroke

    D. Butterfly

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