By Susana Soares, João Pedro Monteiro Paredes, Gonçalo Filipe Jesus Mendes, Gonçalo Nuno Pereira, Pedro Miguel Azevedo de Gouveia e Freitas
I FEEL that I am being correct and starting to swim only when my colleague touches the wall (Promote respect for the rules and honesty through a water relay dynamic).
The student starts swimming only when his classmate touches the wall.
One lane (12.5 meters)
In pairs. The teacher will be out of the pool.
5 minutes
Be able to swim, in freestyle, 2x12.5 meters
Organization: Students are paired into teams of two swimmers, balanced by skill level. Each team performs a freestyle relay over 2 × 12.5 meters. The exchange between swimmers occurs when the first swimmer touches the pool wall. Timing is recorded, and if any swimmer starts before their teammate touches the wall, the team receives a symbolic penalty of 5 seconds added to their total time.
Adaptations:
For younger students or those with less technical mastery, shorter distances can be used.
For older students or those with greater mastery, longer distances may be performed.
Teacher’s role: Monitor ethical behavior and positively reinforce attitudes such as patience, focus, supporting teammates, and the courage to admit mistakes.
