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Kick of War

Skills:

Physical: Kicking endurance, propulsion, coordination
Cognitive: Decision-making, reaction time
Social: Cooperative play, friendly competition

Number of participants:

4 or more

Equipment:

Pool noodles or kickboards

Description:

Swimmers stand or kick in a circle holding a noodle or kickboard. On a signal, all players must kick continuously to stay afloat and try to avoid being the slowest kicker or last one moving. The goal is to keep moving forward while adjusting to other swimmers, helping build steady kicking and better body control in the water.

Wheelchair friendly?

Yes

Adaptations for Wheelchair Users:

  • Dryland seated kicking using resistance band or simulated flutter kicks

  • Supported vertical kicking with instructor assistance

  • Reduced duration intervals

Modifications to make the activity easier:

Change the equipment:

  • Use shallow water where swimmers can touch the bottom

  • Reduce circle size to decrease movement variability

Change the task:

  • Reduce kick duration (10-second rounds)

  • Allow short rest breaks between rounds

Modifications to make the activity harder:

Change the equipment:

  • Move to deeper water where swimmers cannot touch

  • Increase circle size to require more spatial adjustment

Change the task:

  • Increase duration to 30–45 seconds

  • Add push-off start before kicking begins

Goal examples:

  • I will perform a continuous flutter kick for 20 seconds without stopping, 4 out of 5 trials.

  • I can maintain straight legs and controlled kicking for 10 meters.

Activity adapted from video above.