We are celebrating British Science Week with some out-of-this-world activities to experiment with in your swimming lessons.
Rules: The Alien should not wait by a floating Astronaut as they may feel pressured to remain submerged for an excessive period.
This activity can be used for Swim England Learn to Swim Stages 1, 2, 5 and 7.
Equipment: Floatation equipment can be used if required.
Supports Core Aquatic Skills:
To make is it easier, the Alien can stand in the middle of the pool and any type of travel or movement can be used.
To make it harder, the Alien can tread water in the middle of the pool and travellers must stay upright without touching the pool floor.
Teaching Tip: Move slowly into shapes especially when floating.
Safety Note: Allow plenty of space.
This activity can be used for Swim England Learn to Swim Stages 1 to 4.
Equipment: Floatation equipment can be used if required.
Supports Core Aquatic Skills:
To make is it easier, swimmers can use support when floating.
To make it harder, participants make shapes whilst floating or work in pairs, taking turns to copy the science shape made by their partner.
Teaching Tips:
Safety Note: Flat hands in case of contact with the pool floor.
This activity can be used for Swim England Learn to Swim Stages 2 to 7.
Equipment: Floatation equipment can be used if required.
Supports Core Aquatic Skills:
To make is it easier, work in shallow water.
To make it harder, work in deeper water.
Safety Note: Allow plenty of space between teams.
This activity can be used for Swim England Learn to Swim Stage 4.
Equipment: One egg flip (spaceship) per team.
Supports Core Aquatic Skills:
To make is it easier, work in shallow water and allow nervous swimmers or those at lower stages to walk.
To make it harder, work in deeper water and specify the stroke that can be used.