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100m Swimming Time Trial

Individual timed swimming assessment over 100m where students demonstrate pacing strategy and establish baseline performance data for tracking improvement

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About This Activity

Individual timed swimming assessment over 100m where students demonstrate pacing strategy and establish baseline performance data for tracking improvement

Quick Info

high
20
25m swimming pool with minimum 4 lanes

Equipment Required

Stopwatch

1 primary + 1 backup

Recording sheet

1 with all student names

Lane ropes

Sufficient to create 4+ lanes

Pace Clock

1 visible from pool

Score Sheets

As needed

Rope

As needed

Swimming Pool

1 (25m or 50m with 4-6 lanes)

Stopwatches

15-30 (1 per pair of students minimum)

Recording sheets

30 (1 per student)

Pencils or pens

30 (1 per student)

Whistles

2 (teacher and lifeguard)

Pencils

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Swimming

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Individual Practice
Self Assessment

Features

Progressive
Engaging
Challenging

Skills

Timing
Speed
Passing
Endurance

Equipment

Minimal Equipment
Extensive Equipment

Values

Self-Control
Perseverance
Responsibility
Sportsmanship

Activity Type

Assessment

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather
Indoor Only