Swimming
•Year 8
•8 Lessons
This unit transforms students from recreational swimmers into informed, performance-focused athletes who understand the science behind elite swimming training. By combining interval training principles, heart rate monitoring, and competition-standard techniques for starts and turns, students develop both physical competence and theoretical understanding of how swimmers train and compete at high levels. The unit bridges the gap between technique and tactics, empowering students to train with purpose and precision.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we measure our swimming progress and swim safely alongside others?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How do elite swimmers structure their training to maximise performance and fitness gains?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use equipment and work:rest ratios to become stronger, more efficient swimmers?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can understanding your heart rate help you train smarter and improve your swimming performance?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can mastering the perfect diving entry position give you a competitive advantage in swimming?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can mastering your underwater phase give you a competitive advantage in racing?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can mastering the technical rules of turns give you a competitive advantage in swimming?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can mastering the tumble turn transform your freestyle swimming performance?
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