25m competently, confidently and proficiently, rotations, fall in entry
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform a fall in entry, resurface and rotate onto the back and can swim 25m.
Key learning points
- Move: swimming increasingly longer distances requires an effective swimming technique.
- Move: after a fall in entry the head should be protected and the body rotated to a safe position.
- Think: knowing what action is required if you are to fall into water requires reflection.
- Feel: striving to want to succeed and produce the best distance we are capable of demonstrates self-motivation.
- Connect: giving accurate feedback to another pupil requires trust that the feedback is received in good faith.
Keywords
Fall in - to safety enter the water simulating an unintended entry
Feedback - helpful comments including how you're doing or how you can improve
Rotation - to turn to change direction
Common misconception
Pupils think that swimming fast is most important.
Slow, steady and energy efficient swimming is best for longer distance swimming.
Teacher tip
Regular breathing will support with swimming longer distances.
Equipment
1 x water polo ball per pupil, large floating raft, 1 x float per pupil, 1 x large bottle per pupil
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where should the palms of your hands be facing when treading water?
Q2.In a survival situation where should you look?
Q3.What stroke should you use to swim quickly?
Q4.Where should your face be when swimming front crawl?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What pace should you use when swimming longer distances?
Q2.What is it called when you provide helpful comments about how you are doing or how to improve?
Q3.What should your hands be on when performing a safe fall in entry?
Q4.What body part do you position towards the waves in the heat escape lessening position?
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