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Arm Swing Discovery Challenge

Students experiment with different arm positions to discover how arm swing helps generate jumping power

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About This Activity

Students experiment with different arm positions to discover how arm swing helps generate jumping power

Quick Info

moderate
24
15m x 10m

Equipment Required

Cones or markers

8-10 for take-off lines

Suitable For

Year 1
Reception
Nursery

Suitable Sports

Fundamental Movement Skills

Activity Tags

Features

Adaptable
Inclusive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Cool Down
Skill Drill

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Skills

Body Control
Agility
Coordination

Weather

All Weather