Group Balance Sculpture Challenge
Groups create human sculptures with supporting and supported students, holding balances for 5 seconds to develop trust, body tension and collaborative creativity
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About This Activity
Groups create human sculptures with supporting and supported students, holding balances for 5 seconds to develop trust, body tension and collaborative creativity
Quick Info
low
25
12m x 15m for 6 groups of 5
Equipment Required
Gymnastics mats (optional)
6-12 mats
Visual examples/inspiration images (optional)
1 poster or digital display
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Cool Down
Creative Expression
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Balance
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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