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Active Rest Technique Practice

Students practice three types of active rest techniques during swimming to maintain movement while recovering, learning to rest without stopping completely

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About This Activity

Students practice three types of active rest techniques during swimming to maintain movement while recovering, learning to rest without stopping completely

Quick Info

moderate
20
25m swimming pool (or 20m)

Equipment Required

Lane ropes

Sufficient for 3-6 lanes

Stopwatch or timer

1

Visual aid poster showing rest techniques

1-2

Whistle

1

Rope

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Era Posters

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Swimming

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Skills

Body Control
Coordination
Endurance

Weather

All Weather

Values

Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect

Space

Indoor/Outdoor