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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