Points and Patches Travel Challenge
Students travel around equipment creating balances using specific numbers of body points and patches on command
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About This Activity
Students travel around equipment creating balances using specific numbers of body points and patches on command
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Gymnastics Mats
6-15
Stopwatch
1
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Balance
Body Control
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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