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20-Minute Distance Swimming Challenge

Extended distance swimming challenge where students apply pacing strategies over 20 minutes to achieve personal distance targets through smart energy management

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About This Activity

Extended distance swimming challenge where students apply pacing strategies over 20 minutes to achieve personal distance targets through smart energy management

Quick Info

high
20
25m swimming pool minimum (20m acceptable)

Equipment Required

Lane ropes

Sufficient for 4-6 lanes

Large visible timer/pace clock

1

Recording sheets

1 per student (class set of 30)

Whistle

1

Pool buoys or floats

10-15 (optional support)

Emergency rescue equipment

1 rescue pole, 1 throw bag minimum

Rope

As needed

Timer

As needed

Score Sheets

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Pool Buoys

As needed

PE Equipment

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Swimming

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Passing
Endurance

Space

Indoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Values

Resilience
Teamwork
Perseverance

Features

Progressive
Engaging
Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Extensive Equipment

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

Indoor Only

Teaching Focus

Self Assessment
Personal Challenge