Rope Running Trust Progression
Progressive trust-building warm-up where students run under a turning rope, advancing from individual attempts to paired running to blindfolded guided runs
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About This Activity
Progressive trust-building warm-up where students run under a turning rope, advancing from individual attempts to paired running to blindfolded guided runs
Quick Info
high
15
8m x 6m per rope station
Equipment Required
Long skipping rope
2 (or 4 shorter ropes tied together to make 2 long)
Blindfolds
Half class set (15 for class of 30)
Crash mat
1-2
Cones
8-12
Ropes
As needed
Crash Mats
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Skills
Timing
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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