Aquatic breathing, rotations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform aquatic breathing by blowing steady bubbles with a straw and use balance and control to perform a range of rotations.
Key learning points
- Move: aquatic breathing involves blowing bubbles.
- Move: a log roll requires balance and precision and can be used to rotate from front to back and back to front.
- Think: it is important to be able to rotate in water in order to change stroke or direction.
- Feel: determination is required to keep trying to master a challenging skill.
Keywords
Blowing bubbles - created by blowing out through your mouth or nose in a controlled manner
Streamlined - making your body long and straight like a rocket when you swim
Log roll - turning from your front to back or back to front in a streamline position
Common misconception
Pupils think that you need to wear a nose clip to prevent water from going up your nose when swimming or rotating in the water.
Blowing out when performing rolls in the water stops water from going up your nose.
Teacher tip
Many of the activities can be repeated in groups using unison and canon if tasks are mastered quickly.
Equipment
small ball (tennis), mats, bowls, straws, towel or mop, wet floor caution sign
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Name a floating position?
Q2.To perform front paddle, what direction should you lean in?
Q3.To travel forwards using front paddle, where should you pull the water?
Q4.To balance in a tuck float, which muscles do you need to use to stay still?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call breathing in a relaxed manner when we are in or underwater?
Q2.What roll requires you to turn your head to the side and lift one shoulder?
Q3.Where are you stopping water from going whilst blowing out during a forward roll in the water?
Q4.What is most important when working with a partner and discussing ideas?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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