Sprint & Recover: Maximum Effort Intervals
High-intensity sprint swimming intervals with extended rest periods, combined with heart rate monitoring to understand cardiovascular response to maximum effort
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About This Activity
High-intensity sprint swimming intervals with extended rest periods, combined with heart rate monitoring to understand cardiovascular response to maximum effort
Quick Info
high
20
25-metre pool minimum with lane ropes (3-6 lanes)
Equipment Required
Stopwatch or pace clock
1-2 for pool
Heart rate recording sheets
1 per swimmer
Pencils/pens
1 per swimmer
Lane ropes
Sufficient for 3-6 lanes
Whistle
1 for teacher
Stopwatch
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Pencils
As needed
Rope
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Self Assessment
Features
Progressive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Perseverance
Responsibility
Skills
Cardiovascular Fitness
Speed
Endurance
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
Activity Type
Fitness Activity
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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