Summary sequence of learning experiences

Week 1 - Introductory Phase

Theory 1: Biomechanics of Swimming Introduction:

1) Phases of movement2) Summation of forces3) Types of motion4) Effects of resistance5) Centre of gravity6)

Prac 1: Intro – Water Safety Introduction to competitive

swimming Freestyle Basics Record times for freestyle

Theory 2: Phases of Movement Preliminary movements. Back-swing or recovery. Force producing

movements. The critical impact instant. The follow-through.

Prac 2:

Breast Stroke basics Back Stroke basics Work on Freestyle

Use KWL chart to find out students’ level of understanding on the topic

Students will take notes on PowerPoint presentation to use for

their assessment task

DRY: Discussion of water safety and pool rules.

Students to “think aloud” what they know about competitive swimming

WET: Review of freestyle stroke basics

Record 25m freestyle sprints

In pairs: identify phases of movement of freestyle stroke

Analyze stroke as a class

View video of elite Australian athletes in competition

DRY: Students to review breast stroke and back stroke

WET: Basics of breast stroke and back stroke – entries and stroke

sequencesFreestyle stroke practice with

teacher feedback

Focus Area A: Students will develop understanding of how biomechanical understandings influence the learning of and performance in physical activities

Students will record their 25m freestyle swimming times to use in their evaluations for their written

assessment taskStudents will be advised of safety

rules around school pool

Focus Area A: Students will examine the characteristics of the physical

activity studied (swimming)

Focus Area A: Students need to know and understand how physical responses can be improved and to appreciate the qualities of physical

responses

KWL Chart

PowerPoint presentation: Introduction to Biomechanics of

Swimming

Pool Safety PDF

Swimming Strokes Skills Checklist

Stopwatches needed

PowerPoint presentation: Phases of Movement

YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=gIgstGRkTxQ


Lesson Content Learning Experiences& Teaching Strategies

Lesson Outcomes Resources

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIgstGRkTxQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIgstGRkTxQ

Week 2 - Introductory Phase



Theory 1: Summation of Forces

Force definition Summation of forces in

freestyle swimming stroke Introduce Assessment Task

Double Prac:

Freestyle stroke correction

Video recording of 25m sprint freestyle stroke for assessment task

Water games (time permitting)

Theory 2: Types of Motion

Newton’s Laws Propulsion

Presentation on summation of forces

Use “Think, Par, Share” to have students evaluate how learning

about forces assists in skill acquisition

Discussion of Assessment Task

Students begin lesson work in pairs to analyze and give feedback each

other’s’ technique using biomechanical principles

Freestyle drills

Video recording of freestyle stroke for assessment task

PowerPoint presentation on the types and laws of motion

Students will create a concept map individually on what has been

learned so far – to share with class

Focus Area A: Identify how force production can assist in learning

skills

Students analyze physical performances of their peers and

provide feedback on performance

Focus Area A: students modify physical performance responses based on biomechanical decision

making

Focus Area A: Identify how force production can assist in learning

skillsStudents learn core subject matter

of momentum, inertia and propulsion

PowerPoint presentation: Summation of Forces

Assessment Task – Research Report Booklet

Video Camera

Microsoft Windows Movie Maker for editing of clips into student

folders

Video recording freestyle stroke order sheet

Student worksheets – peer stroke analysis

PowerPoint Presentation: Motion

Concept Map Template

Week 3 - Developing/Enhancing Phase



Theory 1: Effects of Resistance Form Drag Wave Grad Frictional Drag MAD System

Prac 1: Competitive Swimming

Fitness Development Session

Theory 2: Centre of Gravity

Buoyancy Video analysis of freestyle

stroke with computer software

Prac 2: Stroke Development

Complex stroke techniques Entries, turns and finishes

PowerPoint presentation on resistance

Students working on laptops in partners evaluating their freestyle videos according to principles of

biomechanics

Competitive swimming warm-up

Competitive swimming fitness drills (pyramids, sprints, endurance

swims)

Competitive swimming warm down

PowerPoint presentation on buoyancy

Students will use computer software to compare their stroke to

the ideal stroke

Development of full stroke techniques

(Entries, correct stroke techniques, turns and finishes)

Focus Area A: Use a biomechanical analysis to analyze videotaped

performances

Judging the quality of physical skills

Students will develop their physical fitness as it relates to the specific activity (competitive swimming)

Focus Area A: Use a biomechanical analysis to analyze videotaped

performances

Judging the quality of physical skills

Students move from simple to complex performance environments

PowerPoint Presentation: Effects of Resistance

Laptops Booked (one for every two students at least)

Partner video analysis worksheet

Swimming Strokes Skills Checklist to watch for correct strokes

PowerPoint Presentation: Centre of Gravity

Mr. Smooth Computer Software (free download)

Laptops Booked

Swimming Strokes Skills Checklist to watch for correct strokes

Week 4 - Developing/Enhancing Phase



Theory 1: Levers

Classes of Levers Elite athlete comparison Drafts due

Double Prac:

Partners swimming analysis and stroke correction

Cooperative Games

Drafts handed back

Theory 2: Socio-cultural Issues

Sports-Media Complex Gender issues

PowerPoint presentation on LeversBreaking down elite performances

into partsCompare and contrast elite

performances with students’ own videotaped performances

In pairs students will implement stroke correction techniques from

video analysis theory lesson

Freestyle swimming practice

Cooperative Games (team relays with blowup toys, pull-your-partner relays with flutter boards and rope,

GATOR-Tag)

PowerPoint presentation on sociocultural issues

Reading response – ADIDAS “Black”

Research/Presentation – Gender Issues

Focus Area A: Use biomechanical principles to analyze videotaped

performances

Biomechanical analysis of physical activity

Focus Area A: Students will modify physical performance responses based on biomechanical decision

making

Students will provide biomechanical feedback to their peers

Focus Area C: Students consider the social construction of gender and physical activity and the media’s

influence on the evolution of culture

PowerPoint Presentation: LeversYouTube Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QrF2JkUdig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtfpfTUVWw0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8qUpeDb8kI

Students to bring completed Partner video analysis worksheet

PowerPoint Presentation: Socio-cultural Issues

YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DXfVhO3FZY

Week 5 - Applying/Synthesizing Phase



Theory 1: Sociocultural Issues 2

Body Image Body Culture Social construction of the body

in physical education and sport

Prac 1: Butterfly! Review of all strokes

o Freestyleo Breast strokeo Back strokeo Butterfly

Theory 2: Access and Equity

Introduction to Figueroa’s Framework

Access, equity, equality

Prac 2:

Physical Performance Assessments

Water Polo

PowerPoint Presentation: Sociocultural issues 2

Reading ResponseReflection questions

Group Discussion on social construction of the body

Students will practice butterfly (introductory complex)

Review of all competitive swimming strokes – drills and fitness swim

PowerPoint presentation on Figueroa’s Framework

Student critique of literature

Multimodal task: Review questions

Students will be video recorded performing their swimming stroke

of choice

Water Polo Game to end the class

Focus Area C: Students will investigate naturalistic and

constructivist views of body image and body regulation

Students perform physical skills moving from simple to complex

environments

Focus Area C: Students will investigate Figueroa’s framework for examining equity and access in

sport and physical activity in Australian society

Students will be analyzed based on their physical performance and improvement/effort over the

semester

PowerPoint presentations: Sociocultural Issues 2


PowerPoint presentation: Factors affecting equity and access in sport

Video Camera

Assessment Physical Performance Documents

Week 6 - Applying/Synthesizing Phase

Lesson Content Resources



Theory 1:

Figueroa’s Framework

Factors affecting equity and access at the Individual Level

Theory 2:


Factors affecting equity and access at the Interpersonal Level

Double Prac:

Mini-Swimming Carnival

Integrated with Year 11 & 12

PE students

PowerPoint Presentation on Figueroa’s Framework

Student Reflection on participation in sports and physical activity

PowerPoint Presentation on Figueroa’s Framework

Students will evaluate their involvement in physical education

and implications for the futureUse 6 thinking hats to dissect


Students will participate in a mini swimming carnival that will allow them to display their swimming

strokes in a complex environment with full competition rules

Student performances should be improved from previous

modifications made after analyzing their strokes using biomechanical

principles

Focus Area C: Students will investigate Figueroa’s framework for examining

equity and access in sport and physical activity in Australian society

Students will determine which people have had the most influence on their participation in sports and physical

activity

Focus Area C: Students will investigate Figueroa’s framework for examining

equity and access in sport and physical activity in Australian society

Students will propose what impact their involvement in physical education will

have on their future involvement in sport and physical activity

Students will display physical performances in complex

performance environments

Students will modify physical performance responses based on biomechanical decision making

PowerPoint Presentation: Factors affecting equity and access at the

individual level

PowerPoint Presentation: Factors affecting equity and access at the

interpersonal level

Video Camera/Still Camera to make slideshow for students

Carnival List of Events & Student Roster

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