Playful Movement Challenges
•Year 2
•Health Related Fitness
•Distributed around area perimeter and for activity stations
Alternative: Bean bags, spot markers, chalk lines
Placed at opposite ends for Fill it up activity
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, mats
For timing running intervals and activities
Alternative: Phone timer, clock with second hand
For clear start/stop signals
Alternative: Voice commands, clapping
The ability to keep doing physical activity for a long time
Choosing the right speed to help you keep going
How fast your heart beats when you exercise
Keeping the same speed without changing
Not giving up even when something is difficult
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, discussion skills, explaining body responses
Timing activities, counting heartbeats, measuring distances, comparing speeds
Heart rate, breathing, body systems during exercise, energy and movement
Perseverance, determination, supporting others, understanding personal limits
Move around perimeter to observe all students, central position during discussions
Monitor pacing choices, technique development, and signs of fatigue
Step in if students showing overexertion or unsafe movement patterns
Use exaggerated movements to show technique differences, model appropriate pacing throughout activities
Minimum 30m x 20m area, clear of obstacles and hazards
Dry, even surface suitable for running activities
Stop activity immediately if any student shows signs of distress, provide appropriate rest and support
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