Lesson 6: Relay Races
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will engage in team relay races using paddle boards.
Is it better to go as fast as you can or as smooth as you can when racing?
How should you set up your paddler relay order?
Anchor
Transition
Center of Gravity
1.8.9 Demonstrates water safety skills. If a pool facility is available demonstrates water safety and basic swimming skills.
3.12.3 Encourages and supports others through their interactions in a physical activity setting
NA
DOK 3 Strategic Reasoning
Friendly competitions and the ability to work with others toward a common goal are a real-life experience. Students need to know how to compete work with others of varying abilities.
You just have to be fast and not worry about technique.
Winning is everything.
Teacher selected groups.
PFD use
Modified course (2x shallow end if student is afraid of deep end)
Students will work together in a relay format and perform the proper paddling and turning techniques taught in class.
Paddle boards
PFDs