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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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
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