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Physical Activity of the Week
Teen
Eric R. really likes this idea
submitted by Keriona J from WV:

Shoot Out

Activity Description:
  1. Play begins with the first person in line shooting the ball from the free throw line, or the three point line.
  2. As soon as the first shot goes up, the next person in line can shoot. If that person misses they can get their rebound and make a layup.
  3. If the person behind you makes the shot or layup before before you do, then you are out the game until the next one starts.
  4. Play continues until there is only one person left.
What you will need:
2 balls and atleats 5- 7 people or more if desired
Skills you are Learning:
Work and shooting, have fun, and be physical to help your phtysical health.
Physical Fitness Benefits:
Fun game to play with friends, and good cardio activity
Teen
Melissa B. suggests:

Rope Jumping Challenges

Activity Description:
Using a single rope, try these:
  • Jump rope for one 1 minute (60 seconds) without missing·
  • Crisscross the rope in front of you and jump·
  • Jump rope as fast as you can for 15 seconds without missing·
  • Jump rope backwards without missing for 30 seconds·
  • Jump rope while running across the play area·
  • Make up a rhyme to say while you jump rope – try it out!!
What you will need:
  • Single jump rope (to determine the right length, stand on the middle of the rope – handles of the rope should almost reach under your armpits)
  • A Watch or clock
  • Music (if you can, its more fun to jump to music)
Skills you are Learning:
-Jumping and landing
-Moving to a rhythmic beat
Physical Fitness Benefits:
-Great cardiovascular endurance activity!
Cues to make you better:
-jump on the balls of your feet
-keep elbows close to body
-make small jumps, keeping feet close to the ground
-no bounce between jumps
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