Body Match
Students jog around and quickly find partners to touch specified body parts together
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About This Activity
Students jog around and quickly find partners to touch specified body parts together
Quick Info
7 mins
high
20
12m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Boundary Markers
8-12
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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