SSI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR EXAM QUESTIONS
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Why are skills tracking and awarding student achievement important?
1. Needing to know what student has achieved for future lesson planning
2. Results are expected, adults want to know of progress.
3. Student is motivated by achievement and likes to see progress.
What courses are included in the Starfish Swimming curriculum? Oh
StarBabies/Tots, Swim School, Stroke School, AngelFish, SwimPrep, Individual Aquatic
Plan, Swim Team, StarFun and Fitnes
What are benchmarks?
A skill goal that, when performed, demonstrates that the student has achieved the core
competency
What are the two types of benchmarks?
Safety and swim
What is the color progression sequence for the five stages of the curriculum?
White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
Why are safety skills integrated into the lessons?
In order to first learn self-survival skills
If you need to make an in-water assist or rescue during lessons, what are some
flotation devices that you might have available?
Rescue tubes, noodles, buoys
How should you position yourself when teaching?
So that students with whom you are working are between you and rest of class
What does "CAP" stand for?
What is your "treasure chest"?
A bundle of ideas, activities, and teaching tips for swimming
Why is it recommended to wear a rescue tube while you are teaching?
It is an excellent teaching aid, identifies you as an instructor.
What is the "ages and stages" approach to teaching swimming?
Can a student work in two stages at the same time?
Yes
What is a lead-up skill?
A skill that helps a student master a benchmark within a learning stage.
What is a student-based, experiential approach to teaching swimming?
What instructor tools are available for planning lessons?
Block plans and summary charts, slate, lesson plan templates, online resources, and
your Treasure chest
What are the five elements of effective teaching?
Be safe, have fun, be prepared, be patient, communicate effectively
Which communication skills influence your ability to be an effective swim
instructor?
Positivity, feedback
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+.Buy
Quality Materials!
Why are skills tracking and awarding student achievement important?
1. Needing to know what student has achieved for future lesson planning
2. Results are expected, adults want to know of progress.
3. Student is motivated by achievement and likes to see progress.
What courses are included in the Starfish Swimming curriculum? Oh
StarBabies/Tots, Swim School, Stroke School, AngelFish, SwimPrep, Individual Aquatic
Plan, Swim Team, StarFun and Fitnes
What are benchmarks?
A skill goal that, when performed, demonstrates that the student has achieved the core
competency
What are the two types of benchmarks?
Safety and swim
What is the color progression sequence for the five stages of the curriculum?
White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
Why are safety skills integrated into the lessons?
In order to first learn self-survival skills
If you need to make an in-water assist or rescue during lessons, what are some
flotation devices that you might have available?
Rescue tubes, noodles, buoys
How should you position yourself when teaching?
So that students with whom you are working are between you and rest of class
What does "CAP" stand for?
What is your "treasure chest"?
A bundle of ideas, activities, and teaching tips for swimming
Why is it recommended to wear a rescue tube while you are teaching?
It is an excellent teaching aid, identifies you as an instructor.
What is the "ages and stages" approach to teaching swimming?
Can a student work in two stages at the same time?
Yes
What is a lead-up skill?
A skill that helps a student master a benchmark within a learning stage.
What is a student-based, experiential approach to teaching swimming?
What instructor tools are available for planning lessons?
Block plans and summary charts, slate, lesson plan templates, online resources, and
your Treasure chest
What are the five elements of effective teaching?
Be safe, have fun, be prepared, be patient, communicate effectively
Which communication skills influence your ability to be an effective swim
instructor?
Positivity, feedback
