Here are a few worksheets for non-participants to complete. I have used them a number of times now to good effect. I have had pupils fill them in during the lesson and then had them feedback or ask questions to the pupils taking part as a plenary exercise. Enjoy!
Here are four resource cards covering each stroke. They can be used as coaching aids for non-participants or for teaching point reminders for pupils. Each card describes the arm action, leg action, body position and timing for each stroke. I have found them really useful in my own teaching, I am always trying to improve my own resources so please let me know if you found them useful or if there is anything that I could add.
Here are a selection of swimming non-participant resource cards for pupils who are not actively participating in the lesson, or these resources can be used to aid learning. The topic covered include the following: Backstroke Breast Stroke Pool Hygiene Swimming Related Word Searches Pool Safety Resource Card If you have found this resource helpful please leave a comment below.
The first resource card is is a front crawl arm action resource card. It outlines common faults and illustrates the correct arm cycle from entry to recovery. A detailed description of each phase of the arm cycle is also given. It could be used with intermediate to advanced swimmers within lessons, extracurricular clubs and out of school settings. The second resource card is a pupil friendly front crawl reciprocal resource card. It covers basic leg kick, arm pull and breathing technique. It could be used within lessons or extracurricular clubs. Reciprocal cards can be really useful in controlling the number of swimmers in the water and providing peer analysis and feedback.