Front crawl over increasing distance
I can use front crawl over a distance of 25m or more and adapt my front crawl stroke when playing games.
Front crawl over increasing distance
I can use front crawl over a distance of 25m or more and adapt my front crawl stroke when playing games.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: swimming front crawl requires a regular breathing pattern whilst maintaining the kicking action.
- Move: a streamlined position with smooth and continuous arm and leg action will increase speed.
- Think: a lower stroke count is more efficient and uses less energy.
- Feel: striving to improve at challenging tasks demonstrates excellent resilience and self-motivation.
- Connect: congratulating our peers when they perform well shows that you are respectful.
Keywords
Front crawl - a recognised swimming stroke using alternating arm and leg action on the front, with arms recovering over the water and breathing to the side
Front crawl breathing pattern - a consistent rhythm of turning the head to the side to inhale
Common misconception
Pupils think that they should breathe as little as often, or always breathe to the same side.
Breathing every 3 arms pulls maintains body position and oxygen supply to the working muscles.
To help you plan your all years physical education lesson on: Front crawl over increasing distance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your all years physical education lesson on: Front crawl over increasing distance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
noodles, pace clock or stopwatch
Content guidance
- Additional qualification required
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
