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Retaining heat: heat escape lessening position and huddle position
I can perform a variety of heat retention positions on my own and with a group.
- All years
Retaining heat: heat escape lessening position and huddle position
I can perform a variety of heat retention positions on my own and with a group.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: holding a balanced, stable posture in the Heat Escape Lessening Position is essential to maximise heat retention.
- Think: a range of equipment can help support a floating position in the water.
- Feel: confidence is required to give ideas and opinions in a group discussion.
- Connect: working with a group involves being responsible so that everyone is in the huddle in an appropriate position.
Keywords
Balance - maintaining a desired shape in a stationary position, completely still
Heat Escape Lessening Position - a position a person will make in the water to retain as much body heat as possible.
Teamwork - when people work together and help each other to reach a shared goal
Common misconception
Signalling for help in the water should be done by waving the arms about.
Waving the arms in an emergency could be confusing. Signal for help by raising one arm directly upwards and shouting help.
To help you plan your all years physical education lesson on: Retaining heat: heat escape lessening position and huddle position, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your all years physical education lesson on: Retaining heat: heat escape lessening position and huddle position, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
a range of different equipment that would float, blindfold, cones
Content guidance
- Additional qualification required
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
