Peer assessment, competitive swimming, advanced safe self-rescue circuit
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform the correct finish during a swimming race for different strokes and know how to act in an aquatic emergency.
Key learning points
- Move: swimming quickly and efficiently requires a recognised swimming stroke and the correct finish.
- Move: self-rescue includes floating, treading water, heat retaining positions, signalling for help and safe exits.
- Think: it is important to select the most appropriate action to take in an aquatic emergency.
- Feel: swimming multiple timed sets requires self-motivation to keep going.
- Connect: feedback should be provided in a positive manner to aid improvement.
Keywords
Finish - a technique used to complete a race following rules
Self-rescue - actions taken in a water based emergency to keep yourself safe
Relay - a race where a team of swimmers takes turns swimming
Common misconception
Pupils think that it is okay to turn over on to your front when finishing a backstroke race.
When swimming backstroke you should use the flags to count your strokes so that you finish a race on your back.
Teacher tip
Relay races can be repeated with staggered start times to make them more competitive.
Equipment
pace clock or stopwatch; floating objects such as large bottles
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the correct kick for breaststroke?
Q2.What helps swimmers keep a steady breathing rhythm during front crawl?
Q3.What is the correct body position for front crawl?
Q4.Why is it important to glide after each stroke in breaststroke?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the technique called when you get to the end of a race?
Q2.Where should you face when signalling for help?
Q3.What position should you be in to finish a backstroke race?
Q4.What can be given in a positive manner to aid your partner's performance?
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To help you plan your all physical education lesson on: Peer assessment, competitive swimming, advanced safe self-rescue circuit, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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