Supportive Tool

Fear of Water Confidence Quiz

A gentle, trauma-aware self-assessment for adults to gauge your water confidence and receive personalized next steps.

You're in control. You can skip any question. This is a supportive tool only, not medical advice.

Water Confidence Questions

Rate your anxiety level for each activity (0 = No anxiety, 4 = Very strong anxiety)

1. Putting your face in water and exhaling bubbles

Basic breathing control in water

Optional - you can skip if needed

2. Submerging your ears and eyes briefly

Comfort with partial head submersion

Optional - you can skip if needed

3. Floating on your back (supported or unsupported)

Back float with or without assistance

Optional - you can skip if needed

4. Floating on your front (starfish position)

Front float with arms and legs extended

Optional - you can skip if needed

5. Standing in shallow end with water at shoulder level

Comfort in deeper water while standing

Optional - you can skip if needed

6. Treading water for 10-20 seconds with support nearby

Basic water treading skills

Optional - you can skip if needed

7. Entering pool by steps/ladder or gentle slide

Comfortable pool entry methods

Optional - you can skip if needed

8. Jumping into water (with assistance)

Assisted jump entry

Optional - you can skip if needed

9. Being in a busy pool with people nearby/splashing

Comfort in social pool environment

Optional - you can skip if needed

10. Open water near shore with coach in shallow area

Natural water environment with supervision

Optional - you can skip if needed

Additional Context

Past bad experience with water?

No

Yes, minor

Yes, significant

Your goals (select all that apply)

Feel safe in water

Learn to float

Learn to swim 25m

Overcome panic

Prepare for holiday

Swim with kids

Preferred lesson setting

Your Confidence Profile

Answer at least one question to see your confidence profile.

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Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or clinical advice. If you experience severe anxiety or panic, please consult a healthcare professional. Always swim with supervision and within your comfort zone.