- All years
25m competently, confidently and proficiently, rotations, fall in entry
I can perform a fall in entry, resurface and rotate onto the back and can swim 25m.
- All years
25m competently, confidently and proficiently, rotations, fall in entry
I can perform a fall in entry, resurface and rotate onto the back and can swim 25m.
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Lesson details
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.
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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
