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Kickboard Stroke Foundation

A progressive warm-up activity using kickboards to develop leg strength, body position, and stroke-specific kick technique while gradually increasing heart rate

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About This Activity

A progressive warm-up activity using kickboards to develop leg strength, body position, and stroke-specific kick technique while gradually increasing heart rate

Quick Info

10 mins
moderate
20
25m swimming pool with minimum 4 lanes

Equipment Required

Kickboards

1 per student (minimum 20-30)

Lane ropes

3-5 lane dividers

Pace clock or stopwatch

1 large pace clock or 1 stopwatch per lane

Rope

As needed

Pace Clock

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Swimming

Activity Tags

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Skill Progression

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Skills

Kicking
Body Control
Endurance

Activity Type

Warm Up

Weather

All Weather