Swimming Equipment Stations
Rotating stations where students explore different swimming training equipment to understand their purposes and benefits
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About This Activity
Rotating stations where students explore different swimming training equipment to understand their purposes and benefits
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m pool with 4-6 lanes
Equipment Required
Floats/kickboards
8-10
Pool Buoys
8-10 in various sizes
Flippers/fins
8-10 pairs in various sizes
Hand Paddles
8-10 pairs in various sizes
Station markers/signs
4 labelled signs
Kickboards
As needed
Fins
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Teaching Focus
Differentiation
Skill Progression
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Body Control
Coordination
Endurance
Strength
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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