100m Continuous Swim Assessment
Baseline fitness assessment where students swim 100 metres continuously using any stroke to establish current swimming endurance and set improvement targets
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Baseline fitness assessment where students swim 100 metres continuously using any stroke to establish current swimming endurance and set improvement targets
Quick Info
high
20
25m pool with multiple lanes (minimum 4)
Equipment Required
Stopwatches
2-3 (including backup)
Recording sheets
1-2 (plus clipboard)
Lane markers/ropes
Sufficient for 4-6 lanes
Whiteboard
1 (optional)
Stopwatch
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Markers
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Large Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Individual Practice
Self Assessment
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Assessment
Values
Perseverance
Responsibility
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Body Control
Passing
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
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