Easy Swim Warm-Up Lengths
Gentle swimming warm-up where students complete 100m (4 x 25m) using stroke of choice at easy, comfortable pace to prepare muscles and cardiovascular system for lesson activities
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About This Activity
Gentle swimming warm-up where students complete 100m (4 x 25m) using stroke of choice at easy, comfortable pace to prepare muscles and cardiovascular system for lesson activities
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m pool with 4-6 marked lanes
Equipment Required
Lane ropes/markers
Sufficient to divide pool into 4-6 lanes
Whiteboard (optional)
1
Ropes
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Self Assessment
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skills
Body Control
Coordination
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
Values
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
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