Free Swimming Lesson Worksheet | Year 5 Core | BookFlik
Boost your primary school physical education sessions with our comprehensive Pe swimming template year 5 core. Designed specifically for teachers following the UK National Curriculum, this resource simplifies the process of tracking pupil progress in the pool. Swimming and water safety are essential components of the Year 5 curriculum, and this Pe swimming template year 5 core ensures that every child meets the statutory requirements, including performing safe self-rescue in different water-based situations and swimming competently, confidently, and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres.
This resource features an easy-to-use assessment grid that helps educators record performance across key strokes, including front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke. Whether you are managing a large class or working in smaller groups, this Pe swimming template year 5 core provides a structured approach to monitoring stroke technique, buoyancy, and water confidence. The template is fully differentiated for learners working at the expected standard, ensuring that teachers can provide tailored feedback that promotes growth and encourages children to improve their personal bests.
Our materials are brought to life by Nova the owl and Finn the dolphin, who guide children through the importance of water safety and the science of movement in the water. By using this template, teachers can spend less time on administration and more time observing pupils in the water, helping them to develop vital life skills.
To get the most out of this resource, we have included five key questions to help pupils reflect on their learning:
1. Which swimming stroke do you feel most confident using, and why?
2. Can you explain the importance of treading water if you get tired?
3. What is the safest way to enter and exit a swimming pool?
4. How can you improve your body position to swim faster?
5. Why is it important to understand water safety before swimming in open water?
Download this teacher-friendly resource today to support your pupils in achieving their swimming goals.
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