4 x 25m Recovery Swimming Cool-Down
Structured cool-down activity where students swim four 25-metre lengths at easy pace with stroke choice, focusing on technique quality and physical recovery
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About This Activity
Structured cool-down activity where students swim four 25-metre lengths at easy pace with stroke choice, focusing on technique quality and physical recovery
Quick Info
low
20
25m or 50m swimming pool with lane divisions
Equipment Required
Lane ropes
Sufficient to divide pool into lanes
Stopwatch or timer
1
Rope
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Self Assessment
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Stamina
Body Control
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
Values
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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