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Level II Aquatics Coach Recertification Test

Please answer all questions.
Coaches need to answer seven out of 10 of the questions correctly to "pass."
If a coach fails to get seven out of 10 correct, they will receive follow-up information or training from the state office staff.
Fields in bold are required.

  1. There shall be at least one certified lifeguard at training and competition for every 20 swimmers whose sole function is to guard.
    True
    False
  2. Standing on the bottom of the pool during competition is grounds for disqualification.
    True
    False
  3. Starting devices may include the following: whistle, gun or horn.
    True
    False
  4. In any freestyle event, athletes may swim any stroke they wish and may change strokes during the race.
    True
    False
  5. Unified relays must follow the same training guidelines as traditional relays: Unified partners and athletes must train together for 8-10 weeks.
    True
    False
  6. For flotation events, each athlete is responsible for his/her own flotation device.
    True
    False
  7. Stroke violations/disqualifications are made when a kick or arm motion deviates from the correct combination of the stroke, for instance, a breaststroke arm motion with a scissor kick.
    True
    False
  8. In assisted swim events, an in-the-pool assistant may touch, guide and direct the athlete while helping propel him/her forward.
    True
    False
  9. Starting position for all strokes is two feet and two hands on the wall.
    True
    False
  10. Water wings, aqua joggers, kickboards and inner tubes are acceptable flotation devices.
    True
    False
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