School Challenge: Design and Film an Active Challenge

Each group creates a simple, safe one-minute physical challenge that anyone at school can copy and films a short video for the school's active-living social media campaign. The challenge is tested with other groups first to make sure it is accessible and motivating.

How to play

1. Present the challenge requirements: it lasts 60 seconds, needs no equipment, can be done in a hallway or at home and has an easy and a hard version (3 min).
2. In groups of five, create the challenge by combining 3 or 4 moves (for example, squats, side steps, a balance and a final group gesture) (7 min).
3. Cross-test: each group teaches its challenge to another group, which does it twice and rates difficulty, fun and clarity on the card (6 min).
4. Make changes based on the feedback and rehearse the filming script: a 5-second intro, the demo and a closing line (4 min).
5. Film in the schoolyard with two shots: one wide and one technique close-up (7 min).
6. Quick viewing of all videos and vote on the one that will launch the campaign (3 min).

Rules

• Only students who have given consent appear on camera; others can appear from behind or do the filming.
• No jumping from heights, rolls or moves with a risk of falling.
• Videos are filmed on school devices and never uploaded to personal accounts.
• Every challenge must show an adapted version in the video itself.

Variations

Adaptations

• Wheelchair user: the group designs the challenge so it can be done seated, and the student stars in it if they wish.
• Hearing impairment: the video includes captions, and move changes are shown with a visible gesture.
• Low body confidence: chooses directing, camera or script roles.

Learning goals

• Design a short movement activity that promotes physical activity in the community.
• Use expressive and audiovisual tools to communicate health messages.
• Respect one's own and others' privacy and image when sharing content.

Equipment for a class of 25

• tablets or phones: 6
• cones: 12
• cards: 6

Teacher tip

Check the school's image policy with the leadership team before posting. A good idea is to launch one challenge a week during the campaign.

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