2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Had Bad Experience. Answer: Talk to parent, start slow,
reassure/give praise, keep swimmer in comfort zone, explain/show
what's going to happen, be confident
◉ Doesn't Like Instructor. Answer: Get to know swimmer, asses need
& match it, make class fun
◉ Not Enough Attention. Answer: Spend more time with them, use
them as demonstrator/go first, extra praise for listening
◉ Won't Get in Water. Answer: Get down to level and give high-5,
give toy, incorporate interests, call supervisor
◉ Not a Good Day. Answer: Be energetic, start with something they
like, get them busy right away
◉ Forced to Be Here. Answer: Help them achieve goals, get them
busy right away, be flexible/entertaining
, ◉ Doesn't Want Male Instructor. Answer: Use fun/silly introduction,
start with a game/song, give toys
◉ Seal Mat. Answer: Intro to Splash, 101, 201
Log rolls, kicking, water acclimation, activity time
◉ Cups/Toys. Answer: Intro to Splash, 101
Water Acclimation, conditioning, activity time
◉ Diving Rings. Answer: Intro to Splash, 101, 201
Palmer technique, streamline kicks, submersion, back float
◉ Big Blue Barbell. Answer: 101, 201
Ice Cream Scoops
Kicks (front)
◉ Noodle. Answer: 101, 201, 301
Breaststroke arms, kicks, paddles, sammy seahorse
◉ Hula Hoop. Answer: 101, 201, 301
Streamlines, jumping in