Treading Water with Emergency Signalling
2-minute treading water endurance with emergency signalling every 30 seconds
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About This Activity
2-minute treading water endurance with emergency signalling every 30 seconds
Quick Info
high
12
Deep water area minimum 1.8m depth
Equipment Required
Stopwatch/timer
2-3 units
Swimming pool with deep end
1
Emergency rescue equipment
Pole and rope minimum
Whistle for interval calls
1
Stopwatch
As needed
Swimming Pool
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Water Safety
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Engaging
Challenging
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Assessment
Warm Up
Skills
Body Control
Coordination
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
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