Game Description:
Fun activity to engage kids in an "adult" workout!
Objective:
Do the activity!
Game Rules:
Children start by standing in a circle. One child will be the leader each round, their job is to pick an exercise or stretch for the entire group to do. While the group does this exercise, that select child will run to the wall and run back. This determines how long the group will be doing the activity. Pick a new leader each round. Examples of exercises include: jumping jacks, sit ups, push ups, dabs, arm circles, hops, jumps, stomping feet, running in place, high knees, butt kicks, different stretches, etc.
Saftey Considerations:
Pick exercises that are age appropriate.
Adaptations (optional):
As seen fit.
Progression (optional):
Connect exercises to different fitness components such as strength building, cardiovascular, flexibility, and anaerobic exercise.
Photos:
Videos:
Age:
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
16 to 17 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
None
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Gallop
Hop
Jump
Kick
Rhythm
Run
Skip
Throw
