Cone Task Race
Race in which each cone has a card with a physical task to complete before moving on to the next one.
How to play
- Place 8 cones around the field, each with a card (10 squats, 5 burpees, 20 high knees…).
- In pairs, students visit every cone in any order.
- At each cone they do the task together and mark the card with a clothespin or sticker.
- The first pair to complete every task correctly wins.
Rules
- Tasks must be done fully and with good technique.
- Partners always stay together.
Variations
Easier
Easier tasks and fewer cones.
Standard
Eight cones with varied tasks.
Harder
Cards also give the running distance to the next cone.
Adaptations
- Injuries: a wildcard to swap a task.
- Limited mobility: alternative upper-body tasks.
Learning goals
- Activate different fitness components.
- Encourage independence and cooperation.
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