3-Minute Endurance Run Challenge
A sustained endurance run where students learn pacing strategies and build cardiovascular fitness over 3 minutes of continuous movement
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About This Activity
A sustained endurance run where students learn pacing strategies and build cardiovascular fitness over 3 minutes of continuous movement
Quick Info
high
25
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Boundary cones
8-12
Timer or stopwatch
1
Water bottles
Available for all students
Dish Cones
As needed
Timer
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Football
Basketball
Rugby
Netball
Athletics
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Energizing
Values
Resilience
Teamwork
Perseverance
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Personal Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skills
Passing
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
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