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This KS3 swimming lesson plan will help you coach front crawl and teach your students the importance of timing when using this stroke.

Included in this lesson plan are coaching tips on:

  • the correct kicking and pull techniques
  • the speed and strength of the arm pull and leg kick
  • breathing techniques
  • increasing pace and power 

The lesson plan also includes cross-curricular activities for maths, science and English, as well as links to theoretical aspects of PE.

Download the front crawl lesson plan.

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