Horse and Jockeys Energy Game
Partners take turns being horse and jockey, responding to commands with quick position changes
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Partners take turns being horse and jockey, responding to commands with quick position changes
Quick Info
moderate
20
12m x 12m minimum for circle formation
Equipment Required
No equipment required
0
No equipment needed
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Energizing
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Group Work
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Cool Down
Fitness Activity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Team Play
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
No Equipment
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Back-to-Back Partner Stand ChallengePartners work together to stand up from sitting back-to-back without using hands
- Horse and JockeysPartner-based listening game where students switch roles as horse and jockey based on called commands
- The Bean GameChildren respond to different 'bean' commands with creative movements while developing listening skills and spatial awareness
- Back-to-Back Stand ChallengeCooperative partner challenge requiring communication, timing and teamwork to stand from sitting position
- Back-to-Back Standing ChallengePartner cooperation challenge where pairs attempt to stand from seated position back-to-back without using hands.
- Captain's Coming Ship AdventureImaginative movement game where children act out ship commands developing specific gymnastics skills
- Graceful Leapfrog ChallengeStudents practice controlled leapfrog technique focusing on grace, control, and safe landing8 min
- Partner Formation Sequence BuilderPartners create gymnastics sequences incorporating different formations and synchronized timing