Lifesaving Strokes Endurance Builder

Extended distance swimming using lifesaving backstroke and side stroke to build rescue endurance

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Extended distance swimming using lifesaving backstroke and side stroke to build rescue endurance

Quick Info

moderate

25m swimming pool minimum

Equipment Required

Swimming pool with lane ropes

Distance markers or flags

4-6

Timing equipment

2-3 stopwatches

Poolside whiteboard

Ropes

As needed

Markers

As needed

PE Equipment

As needed

Whiteboards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Water Safety

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Indoor/Outdoor

Features

Inclusive

Engaging

Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Skills

Stamina

Body Control

Endurance

Activity Type

Warm Up

Weather

All Weather