Range of strokes, treading water and signalling for help
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can swim breaststroke and select the most appropriate stroke for the intended outcome.
Key learning points
- Move: a circular pulling action and turning the feet out during breaststroke kick will increase propulsion.
- Move: quality leg action in a vertical position whilst treading water will maintain the nose and mouth above the water.
- Think: different swimming strokes can be selected in relation to energy expenditure, body position and required outcome.
- Feel: when playing tag games being honest demonstrates integrity.
- Connect: collaborating can help us to identify the most appropriate swimming stroke in different scenarios.
Keywords
Breaststroke - a swimming stroke that involves a frog-like kick and a simultaneous arm movement while keeping the body in a horizontal position
Energy - the power that makes things move, work or grow
Treading water - a skill that allows a person to maintain their head above the water in a vertical position whilst staying in one place
Common misconception
Breaststroke is always swam with the head up.
Breaststroke can be swam with the head up in a survival situation or with the head submerging and lifting during each arm cycle.
Teacher tip
Pupils should blow their hands away from themselves when swimming breaststroke, this will ensure that the face is in the water when the arms are recovering back to the start position.
Equipment
1 x noodle per pupil, 1 x ball per pupil
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which stroke involves an alternating arm and leg action on the front?
Q2.Which part of your hand exits the water first when swimming backstroke?
Q3.When swimming backstroke, what do your arms do?
Q4.What should the front crawl arm action be like?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What arm action is used when treading water?
Q2.What stroke should you use in a survival situation?
Q3.What does being honest when playing tag games demonstrate?
Q4.What shape do you make with your hands when performing the breaststroke pull?
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