Recovery Swimming with Reflective Practice
A structured cool-down combining easy-pace swimming across multiple strokes with in-water stretching and guided reflection to facilitate physical recovery and cognitive processing of learning
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About This Activity
A structured cool-down combining easy-pace swimming across multiple strokes with in-water stretching and guided reflection to facilitate physical recovery and cognitive processing of learning
Quick Info
12 mins
low
20
25m swimming pool with shallow end suitable for standing
Equipment Required
Swimming pool with shallow end
1 pool with adequate shallow area for all students to stand
Whiteboard
1 (optional)
Swimming Pool
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Pool wall or edge for stretching support
Standard pool feature
Pool Wall
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Self Assessment
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Recovery
Catching
Body Control
Weather
All Weather
Indoor Only
Values
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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