Sports Heroes Jumping Game
Students apply jumping skills by mimicking sports actions like basketball shooting and football heading
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About This Activity
Students apply jumping skills by mimicking sports actions like basketball shooting and football heading
Quick Info
moderate
15
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Starting line markers
4-6
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Fundamental Movement Skills
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Jumping
Agility
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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