Swimming

21 Grade 9 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Swimming, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   In the front crawl, the correct leg action is the:

   A. Dolphin kick

   B. Scissor kick

   C. Flutter kick

   D. Whip kick

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which swimming stroke is performed while lying on the back?

   A. Breaststroke

   B. Front crawl

   C. Butterfly

   D. Backstroke

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A person trained to supervise swimmers and rescue those in danger at a pool is a:

   A. Lifeguard

   B. Coach

   C. Coxswain

   D. Referee

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Before entering the water, a swimmer should ALWAYS:

   A. Eat a heavy meal

   B. Warm up and confirm a lifeguard is present

   C. Dive head first without checking depth

   D. Swim alone in the deep end

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5. Question 5

   5 marks

   A Grade 9 class is having its first swimming lesson at the pool.

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

   (b) Give TWO reasons why warming up before swimming is important. (2 marks)

   (5 marks)

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   (a) Any 3, 1 mk each: never swim alone/swim under supervision; do not run on wet poolside; check water depth before diving; do not swim immediately after a heavy meal; obey the lifeguard; enter the water feet first if unsure. (b) Any 2, 1 mk each: prepares muscles and prevents cramps/injury; raises body temperature and heart rate gradually; improves flexibility and performance.

6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Your school has just opened a new swimming pool, and Grade 9 learners are starting swimming lessons. As a class leader, you are asked to help the teacher promote safety at the pool.

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

   (b) A learner suddenly develops a muscle cramp in the leg while swimming. Explain ONE action the learner should take to stay safe. (1 mark)

   (c) Give TWO reasons why warming up is important before a swimming session. (2 marks)

   (6 marks)

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   (a) Any three: do not run on the wet poolside (to avoid slipping); never swim alone (always swim with a partner or under supervision); do not dive into shallow water; do not push or duck others in the water; enter the water feet first if unsure of the depth; obey the lifeguard/teacher's instructions. (3 marks) (b) The learner should stay calm, float on the back or tread water, and gently stretch/massage the cramped muscle while signalling for help, rather than panicking. (1 mark) (c) Any two: warming up raises the body temperature and prepares muscles for activity; it increases blood flow and flexibility; it reduces the risk of muscle injury/cramps; it prepares the heart and lungs gradually for exercise. (2 marks)

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a key water-safety rule for learners at a swimming pool?

   A. Push others into the pool for fun

   B. Run around the wet poolside

   C. Dive into shallow water head first

   D. Never swim alone; always swim under supervision

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A swimmer lies face down, moves the arms in an alternating windmill action and flutter-kicks the legs. This stroke is the:

   A. Front crawl (freestyle)

   B. Breaststroke

   C. Butterfly

   D. Backstroke

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The leg movement in breaststroke, where the legs are drawn up and thrust outward and back, is commonly called the:

   A. Flutter kick

   B. Dolphin kick

   C. Frog/whip kick

   D. Scissor kick

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    To avoid swallowing or inhaling water, a swimmer should breathe by:

    A. Exhaling underwater and inhaling when the mouth clears the surface

    B. Breathing in while the face is submerged

    C. Holding the breath for the whole length

    D. Breathing only through the nose underwater

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    A learner sees a friend struggling and starting to sink in the shallow end of the pool.

    (a) State TWO things the learner should do to help WITHOUT endangering themselves. (2 marks)

    (b) Explain why a non-swimmer should NOT jump in to rescue a drowning person. (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Any 2, 1 mk each: shout/call for help/alert the lifeguard; reach out using a pole, towel, or hand from the poolside; throw a floating object/rope to the person. (b) A non-swimmer may also drown/be pulled under by the panicking person, resulting in two casualties instead of one (2 mks).

12. Question 12

    4 marks

    Name FOUR competitive swimming strokes recognised in swimming. (4 marks)

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13. Question 13

    6 marks

    Before a Grade 9 swimming lesson at the school pool, the games teacher gathers the learners at the poolside to go over safety before anyone enters the water.

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

    (b) Explain why warming up is important before swimming. (1 mark)

    (c) Name TWO swimming strokes the learners may be taught. (2 marks)

    (6 marks)

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    (a) Any three safety rules: never swim alone (always swim with a partner or under supervision); do not dive into shallow water; do not run on the wet poolside; swim only within the depth you can manage; obey the lifeguard/teacher's instructions; do not push others into the pool; do not swim immediately after a heavy meal. (b) Warming up prepares the muscles and joints by increasing blood flow, making them flexible and reducing the risk of cramps and injuries in the water. (c) Any two strokes: front crawl (freestyle), backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly stroke.

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    The main reason a swimmer wears goggles is to:

    A. Keep the hair dry

    B. Protect the eyes and improve underwater vision

    C. Help the body float

    D. Increase swimming speed

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The simultaneous up-and-down movement of both legs, resembling a dolphin's tail, is characteristic of which stroke?

    A. Front crawl

    B. Breaststroke

    C. Backstroke

    D. Butterfly

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Before a swimming lesson at the school pool, the teacher reminds learners never to dive into water of unknown or shallow depth. What is the MAIN reason for this safety rule?

    A. To avoid getting the hair wet

    B. To prevent head and spinal injuries

    C. To save time during the lesson

    D. To keep the water clean

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    A learner is taught a swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular pull while the legs perform a 'frog kick', and the swimmer keeps the chest facing down. This stroke is the:

    A. Front crawl (freestyle)

    B. Backstroke

    C. Breaststroke

    D. Butterfly

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Which piece of equipment is used to help a beginner float and practise leg kicks?

    A. Kickboard

    B. Stopwatch

    C. Starting block

    D. Lane rope

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19. Question 19

    6 marks

    Explain THREE benefits of swimming as a physical activity for a learner. (6 marks)

    (6 marks)

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    Any 3, 2 mks each (1 mk point + 1 mk explanation): improves cardiovascular/heart and lung fitness; builds muscular strength and endurance throughout the body; is a low-impact exercise that is gentle on joints; teaches a vital survival/life-saving skill; helps in weight management; relieves stress and relaxes the mind; improves flexibility and coordination.

20. Question 20

    1 mark

    A Grade 9 learner arrives early at the school pool before the teacher and wants to start practising alone. Applying water-safety guidelines, what is the most important reason this learner should wait?

    A. The water may be too cold without the teacher

    B. Swimming alone removes supervision needed in case of emergency

    C. The learner has not yet warmed up the muscles

    D. The pool gate is usually locked in the morning

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    A swimming coach teaches a stroke in which the swimmer lies on their front, alternates arm strokes over the water and performs a flutter kick, making it the fastest stroke. This stroke is the:

    A. Breaststroke

    B. Backstroke

    C. Butterfly

    D. Front crawl (freestyle)

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