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
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