Pendulum Trust Builder
A trust-building activity where a student maintains rigid body tension while being gently rocked between two partners who catch and push them like a pendulum
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About This Activity
A trust-building activity where a student maintains rigid body tension while being gently rocked between two partners who catch and push them like a pendulum
Quick Info
low
18
Minimum 12m x 12m for class of 24 (each trio needs approximately 3m x 3m space)
Equipment Required
Gymnastics Mats
1 per trio (optional but recommended)
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Responsibility
Cooperation
Skills
Balance
Body Control
Coordination
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
Indoor Only
Intensity
Low Intensity
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