Physical Skills Gymkhana
Physical skills gymkhana: teams complete challenge cards — jumping, throwing, balance and cooperation.
How to play
- Spread stations around the playground, each with a challenge card.
- Teams of 4–6 with a route sheet.
- When a challenge is completed, the teacher or a helper stamps the sheet.
- The team with the most challenges in the time limit wins.
Rules
- The team always moves together.
- Every challenge needs everyone's participation.
Variations
Easier
Six easy challenges, no time limit.
Standard
Ten challenges in 20 minutes.
Harder
Chained clues like a treasure hunt.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: adapted version on each card.
- Reading difficulties: picture cards.
Learning goals
- Develop a variety of motor skills.
- Encourage cooperation and organization.
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