Lane Swimming Etiquette Training
Teaching students the essential rules and protocols for safe and efficient lane swimming in shared pool spaces
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About This Activity
Teaching students the essential rules and protocols for safe and efficient lane swimming in shared pool spaces
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 or laminated cards
1
Pool floor markings
Existing pool markings showing 5m intervals
Ropes
As needed
Cards
As needed
Court Markings
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Direct Instruction
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
Indoor Only
Values
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
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