Year 9 Aquatic Skills Development

Swimming Technique & Water Safety Heart Rate Monitoring in Aquatic Fitness New Zealand Physical Education Curriculum

Today's Learning Objectives

Improve swimming stroke technique and breathing control Apply water safety rules and emergency protocols Understand heart rate zones during aquatic exercise Measure and interpret personal heart rate data Demonstrate safe aquatic practices and teamwork

Water Safety Essentials

Never swim alone - always use the buddy system Know your limits - swim within your ability level Enter water feet first in shallow areas Recognize emergency signals and procedures Stay hydrated and aware of fatigue signs

Swimming Stroke Focus Areas

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Heart Rate Monitoring Activity

Step 1: Measure resting heart rate (15 seconds × 4) Step 2: Complete 50m swim at moderate pace Step 3: Immediately check heart rate post-exercise Step 4: Record data and calculate heart rate zones Step 5: Repeat with vigorous intensity swim

Heart Rate Zones for Exercise

Reflection Question

How did your heart rate change between moderate and vigorous swimming? What does this tell us about exercise intensity and energy expenditure?

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Safety first - always follow water safety protocols Practice makes perfect - focus on stroke technique Heart rate monitoring helps optimize training intensity Set personal goals for aquatic skill improvement Apply these skills in future swimming activities