My daughter has a science project to do and I've been designated assistant. Anyone have any good/fun ideas that could be done involving swimming. If I can incorporate me swimming into a science project, I will get double mileage out of time I will spend swimming anyhow. Anyone have any thoughts?
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My son did one where he had about 8 swimmers drink water during a workout, and another group drink gatorade. These were the upper age-group level swimmers. Then at the end of practice, he had them swim a 50 yard event where they had a recent race time that they knew. The measurement was: how far off the race pace was each group.
Its far from perfect science. But the kids were very interested in helping out, as was the coach. Their practice lasted about 1 hour, 30-45 minutes. Anything less than that, I doubt there would be any difference.
Good Luck!
My son did one where he had about 8 swimmers drink water during a workout, and another group drink gatorade. These were the upper age-group level swimmers. Then at the end of practice, he had them swim a 50 yard event where they had a recent race time that they knew. The measurement was: how far off the race pace was each group.
Its far from perfect science. But the kids were very interested in helping out, as was the coach. Their practice lasted about 1 hour, 30-45 minutes. Anything less than that, I doubt there would be any difference.
Good Luck!
