Peer-Led Progressive Warm-Up
Students work in small groups to deliver structured warm-up sections, developing leadership and communication skills while preparing for swimming training
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About This Activity
Students work in small groups to deliver structured warm-up sections, developing leadership and communication skills while preparing for swimming training
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m or 50m swimming pool with lane divisions
Equipment Required
Lane ropes
Sufficient to divide pool into 4-6 lanes
Stopwatches or timing devices
1 per coaching group (4-6 total)
Whiteboard and markers
1 poolside whiteboard
Kickboards
1 per 2 students (15 for class of 30)
Pull buoys
1 per 2 students (15 for class of 30)
Rope
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Pool Buoys
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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