Warm Up Swimming Activities for KS3

Gentle swimming warm-up where students complete 100m (4 x 25m) using stroke of choice at easy, comfortable pace to prepare muscles and cardiovascular system for lesson activities

A progressive warm-up activity using kickboards to develop leg strength, body position, and stroke-specific kick technique while gradually increasing heart rate

Structured warm-up emphasising lane etiquette while preparing the body physiologically for higher intensity swimming

Structured swimming practice focusing on proper lane discipline, spacing, and pool safety protocols through guided repetitions

Students work in small groups to deliver structured warm-up sections, developing leadership and communication skills while preparing for swimming training

Students execute their own pre-planned warm-up independently in the pool, demonstrating responsibility and ownership of their learning journey