Formation Challenge Cooperation
Students quickly organise into called numbers and formations, developing cooperation and spatial awareness
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About This Activity
Students quickly organise into called numbers and formations, developing cooperation and spatial awareness
Quick Info
moderate
24
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
4-8
Formation cards
6-10
Cones
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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