Water Safety Instructor Final
Examination 2026
What percentage do you need to get in order to pass this exam? - answer-80 Percent
How does a WSI maintain their certification? - answer-1. Teach one course per every two
years
2. Take the online recertification test (80%)
What are the videos for? - answer-1. You have to watch the videos in order to understand
how to deliver
the lesson.
2. Explains and demonstrates proper stroke mechanics for each of the six basic strokes and
proper
technique for entries.
3. Can be used by WSI as a teaching aid and a resource for participants in learn-to-swim
level 5 and 6 and
by adults.
As a WSI, what are you certified to teach? - answer-1. Parent and Child Aquatics
2. Preschool Aquatics
3. Lear-to-Swim
4. Adult Swim Courses
5. Water Safety Courses and Presentations
What is a WSI aid? - answer-1. Not certifies WSIs-works under the supervision of the WSI
2. Demonstrates the skills being taught
3. Assist participants under the direction of the WSI
4. Recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors and respond either by addressing or
reporting situations to
the WSI or the program administrator
What can a WSI aid do? - answer-1. Demonstrate the skills being taught
2. Assist participation under the direction of the WSI
3. Recognize unsafe conditions & behaviors and respond either by addressing or reporting
situations to
the WSI or the program administrator
, Who signs the swimmers' certificates? - answer-the WSI only
What do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught? - answer-Course Records
What manual teaches us to plan and conduct lessons? - answer-American Red Cross Water
Safety
Instructors Manual
Is safety an integral part of each lesson? - answer-Yes, safety is included in every lesson
What is the Red Cross Mobile App? - answer-1. Supports and promotes the red cross
swimming and
water safety program.
2. Allows parents to track and share the progress of their children through the preschool
aquatics and
learn-to-swim levels.
3. Provides adults with information about water safety in general, as well as water safety in
specific
environments.
4. Helps children learn about water safety through video segments from longefellow's whale
tales, age-
appropriate water safety messaging, and quizzes for the parent and child to complete
together.
How to teach Safety training for swim coaches, and what is it? - answer-The coach does not
need to
know anything before this 6 hour blended course, it is for coaches to help maintain a
comfortable and
safe environment for swimmers.
What are Longfellow's whale tales? - answer-1. Dryland (Out-of-Pool) water safety program
in series of
videos, intended for children ages 5 through 12
2. There are 11 videos
3. Taught to raise children's awareness of safe behavior in and around the water
Can a WSI add in addition safety lessons, or can we only teach the ones in the book? -
answer-NO
What are factors that influence learning? - answer-1. Setting Goals
2. Encouraging Practice
3. providing feedback
Examination 2026
What percentage do you need to get in order to pass this exam? - answer-80 Percent
How does a WSI maintain their certification? - answer-1. Teach one course per every two
years
2. Take the online recertification test (80%)
What are the videos for? - answer-1. You have to watch the videos in order to understand
how to deliver
the lesson.
2. Explains and demonstrates proper stroke mechanics for each of the six basic strokes and
proper
technique for entries.
3. Can be used by WSI as a teaching aid and a resource for participants in learn-to-swim
level 5 and 6 and
by adults.
As a WSI, what are you certified to teach? - answer-1. Parent and Child Aquatics
2. Preschool Aquatics
3. Lear-to-Swim
4. Adult Swim Courses
5. Water Safety Courses and Presentations
What is a WSI aid? - answer-1. Not certifies WSIs-works under the supervision of the WSI
2. Demonstrates the skills being taught
3. Assist participants under the direction of the WSI
4. Recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors and respond either by addressing or
reporting situations to
the WSI or the program administrator
What can a WSI aid do? - answer-1. Demonstrate the skills being taught
2. Assist participation under the direction of the WSI
3. Recognize unsafe conditions & behaviors and respond either by addressing or reporting
situations to
the WSI or the program administrator
, Who signs the swimmers' certificates? - answer-the WSI only
What do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught? - answer-Course Records
What manual teaches us to plan and conduct lessons? - answer-American Red Cross Water
Safety
Instructors Manual
Is safety an integral part of each lesson? - answer-Yes, safety is included in every lesson
What is the Red Cross Mobile App? - answer-1. Supports and promotes the red cross
swimming and
water safety program.
2. Allows parents to track and share the progress of their children through the preschool
aquatics and
learn-to-swim levels.
3. Provides adults with information about water safety in general, as well as water safety in
specific
environments.
4. Helps children learn about water safety through video segments from longefellow's whale
tales, age-
appropriate water safety messaging, and quizzes for the parent and child to complete
together.
How to teach Safety training for swim coaches, and what is it? - answer-The coach does not
need to
know anything before this 6 hour blended course, it is for coaches to help maintain a
comfortable and
safe environment for swimmers.
What are Longfellow's whale tales? - answer-1. Dryland (Out-of-Pool) water safety program
in series of
videos, intended for children ages 5 through 12
2. There are 11 videos
3. Taught to raise children's awareness of safe behavior in and around the water
Can a WSI add in addition safety lessons, or can we only teach the ones in the book? -
answer-NO
What are factors that influence learning? - answer-1. Setting Goals
2. Encouraging Practice
3. providing feedback
