Safe Equipment Handling Training
Essential skill-building activity teaching students how to lift, carry, and handle PE equipment safely
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About This Activity
Essential skill-building activity teaching students how to lift, carry, and handle PE equipment safely
Quick Info
low
16
Large enough for equipment demonstration and practice
Equipment Required
Gymnastics Mats
2-3 mats
Gymnastics Benches
1-2 benches
Various PE equipment
As available
PE Equipment
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Direct Instruction
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Responsibility
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skills
Team Play
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
Indoor Only
Intensity
Low Intensity
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