Compass Game - Directional Agility Challenge
Dynamic warm-up where students respond to compass direction calls by running to designated bases positioned as North, South, East, and West
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Dynamic warm-up where students respond to compass direction calls by running to designated bases positioned as North, South, East, and West
Quick Info
high
24
30m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Bases or markers
4
Direction labels or signs
4 (N, S, E, W)
Boundary cones
8-12
Cones
As needed
League Signs
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Softball
Rounders
Cricket
Athletics
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Running
Reaction Time
Agility
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Differentiation
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Energizing
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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