PE 3: MASTERING SWIMMING – FINAL QUIZ
STUDY PACK (2025 EDITION)
Tuck Float
A tuck float involves curling the body into a ball by bending the hips and knees
while resting the chin on the chest.
Slight sinking may occur before achieving balance in the final floating position.
If you begin to sink, your shoulders will gradually rise back toward the surface
until they rest just below or above the waterline.
This technique closely resembles the jellyfish float.
Front Float
Begin by taking a deep breath and placing your face into the water until your ears
are submerged.
If your toes are touching the bottom, relax your legs and gently push upward so
your feet lift off.
Exhale slowly through the nose to prevent water from entering.
To recover, lift your head, press downward with your arms, draw your knees
toward your chest, and place your feet on the bottom to stand.
Practicing in shallow water can make this technique easier because you can reach
the bottom for stability.
, Some swimmers may struggle to lift their toes completely due to limited water
depth, which prevents the body from naturally rotating into a floating position.
Back Float
To float on your back, keep your body gently arched at the hips, pushing the chest
and stomach slightly upward.
Keep your legs loose, with knees slightly bent and feet just below the surface.
Allow your head to rest back so your ears are in the water.
Take slow, deep breaths to keep your lungs full, as this increases buoyancy and
makes floating easier.
When ready to stand, sweep your arms backward, then down and forward in a
circular motion while exhaling and bringing your body upright — similar to the
motion of sitting down in a chair.
Avoid pushing off the bottom; instead, allow your feet to move naturally into a
comfortable floating angle — horizontal, diagonal, or nearly vertical.
Jellyfish Float
This is a simple floating method used to show how buoyancy works.
STUDY PACK (2025 EDITION)
Tuck Float
A tuck float involves curling the body into a ball by bending the hips and knees
while resting the chin on the chest.
Slight sinking may occur before achieving balance in the final floating position.
If you begin to sink, your shoulders will gradually rise back toward the surface
until they rest just below or above the waterline.
This technique closely resembles the jellyfish float.
Front Float
Begin by taking a deep breath and placing your face into the water until your ears
are submerged.
If your toes are touching the bottom, relax your legs and gently push upward so
your feet lift off.
Exhale slowly through the nose to prevent water from entering.
To recover, lift your head, press downward with your arms, draw your knees
toward your chest, and place your feet on the bottom to stand.
Practicing in shallow water can make this technique easier because you can reach
the bottom for stability.
, Some swimmers may struggle to lift their toes completely due to limited water
depth, which prevents the body from naturally rotating into a floating position.
Back Float
To float on your back, keep your body gently arched at the hips, pushing the chest
and stomach slightly upward.
Keep your legs loose, with knees slightly bent and feet just below the surface.
Allow your head to rest back so your ears are in the water.
Take slow, deep breaths to keep your lungs full, as this increases buoyancy and
makes floating easier.
When ready to stand, sweep your arms backward, then down and forward in a
circular motion while exhaling and bringing your body upright — similar to the
motion of sitting down in a chair.
Avoid pushing off the bottom; instead, allow your feet to move naturally into a
comfortable floating angle — horizontal, diagonal, or nearly vertical.
Jellyfish Float
This is a simple floating method used to show how buoyancy works.
