Breaststroke, increasing distance, artistic swimming routines
I can use breaststroke over a distance of 25m or more and adapt my stroke when performing an artistic swimming routine.
Breaststroke, increasing distance, artistic swimming routines
I can use breaststroke over a distance of 25m or more and adapt my stroke when performing an artistic swimming routine.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: breaststroke requires steady timing and a pull, breathe, kick, glide sequence.
- Move: a streamlined body with a smooth, simultaneous kick increases speed.
- Think: a glide after each stroke uses less energy and reduces resistance.
- Feel: improving at challenging tasks demonstrates excellent resilience and self-motivation.
- Connect: working collaboratively with peers and responding to feedback improves our swimming technique.
Keywords
Breaststroke - a recognised swimming stroke, both arms move in a circular motion, the legs perform a frog kick
Artistic routine - a choreographed performance in the water that combines elements of swimming, dance, and gymnastics
Simultaneous - at the same time
Common misconception
Pupils think that they should kick as quickly as possible, without using a glide between each breaststroke leg kick.
Breaststroke is most effective when there is a short glide in the streamlined position between each leg kick.
To help you plan your all years physical education lesson on: Breaststroke, increasing distance, artistic swimming routines, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your all years physical education lesson on: Breaststroke, increasing distance, artistic swimming routines, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
pace clock or stopwatch
Content guidance
- Additional qualification required
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
