Understanding the Rules of Swimming

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A medium difficulty PE worksheet on sports_rules for grade 7 students. Includes questions on Official Rules and Penalties, Gameplay and Common Scenarios, Practical Scenario.

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Understanding the Rules of Swimming

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Understanding the Rules of Swimming

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Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. For matching questions, draw lines or write the correct pairing. For true/false questions, circle or indicate whether the statement is correct. Complete all questions to improve your understanding of swimming rules.
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Official Rules and Penalties

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In competitive swimming, how many official strokes are recognized by FINA (the international swimming federation)?
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True or False: A swimmer who leaves the starting block early before the signal is given commits a false start and may be disqualified.
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What penalty is typically given if a swimmer pushes off from the wall before the signal during a turn?
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True or False: Touching the bottom of the pool during a race is allowed in official competitions.
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What is the primary reason for disqualifying a swimmer who performs an illegal stroke or movement?
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Gameplay and Common Scenarios

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During a race, a swimmer finishes with a hand touch at the wall but briefly lifts their head out of the water. Is this allowed?
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A swimmer accidentally swims outside their designated lane during a race. What is the likely consequence?
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In relay races, is it permissible for a swimmer to start before the previous swimmer touches the wall?
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What does a 'false start' in swimming mean?
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If a swimmer commits a false start, what is the usual penalty?
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Practical Scenario

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Scenario: A swimmer is performing the butterfly stroke but begins to perform a backstroke. Is this permitted during a race?
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Created
4/23/2025
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12/29/2025
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