Looking to introduce aquathlon in your school through an engaging, inquiry-based approach?

This resource provides 6-week Scheme of Work overviews for Grades 1–5, helping teachers combine swimming, running and personal challenge while aligning with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Students develop endurance, resilience, goal setting and race awareness as they experience the exciting challenge of transitioning between swimming and running in a fun and progressive way.

These are planning frameworks, not detailed lesson plans, giving you the flexibility to adapt activities to your own students, facilities and Programme of Inquiry.

Included:

• Aquathlon planning (Grades 1–5)
• Progressive development of swimming, running and transition skills
• Age-appropriate learning outcomes for every grade level

Each overview includes:

• Links to the relevant IB PYP Units of Inquiry
• Meaningful inquiry connections and curriculum ideas
• Progressive aquathlon skills and physical development
• A clear planning framework to support curriculum design
• Flexible guidance that can be adapted to your school’s Programme of Inquiry

Perfect for:

• Teachers new to the IB PYP
• Swimming and PE specialists
• International schools delivering inquiry-based learning
• Schools looking to introduce aquathlon or multisport programmes

Develop confident, resilient learners who challenge themselves physically while building fitness, perseverance and a lifelong enjoyment of multisport through an inquiry-based curriculum.

Please note: These resources are planning frameworks and Scheme of Work overviews designed to support curriculum planning. They are intended to inspire and guide teachers rather than provide fully detailed lesson plans.