Push and glides, streamlining
I can perform a push and glide on my front and back in a long streamlined stretched body position.
Push and glides, streamlining
I can perform a push and glide on my front and back in a long streamlined stretched body position.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: gliding forwards requires extended arms, hands on top of each other and being long and narrow like an arrow.
- Think: being in a streamlined position aids effective propulsion.
- Feel: experimenting with different body positions for gliding requires self-belief.
- Connect: working with peers to identify effective body positions when gliding requires patience.
Keywords
Streamlined - little resistance to movement through the water, increasing speed and ease of movement
Float - to stay on the surface of water without sinking
Glide - move with a smooth continuous motion
Common misconception
Pupils keep their head away from the water.
Pupils should be made aware that if the face is in the water it is much easier for the legs to float.
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Equipment
water safety code poster, a noodle per pupil, two floats per pupil, large weighted hoops (alternative is to use a noodle) - one hoop per four pupils
Content guidance
- Additional qualification required
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
