Hurdling Horses

Learning Outcomes

Jumping for distance over objects

Description Of Activity

One at a time from each group, kids jump through the stations

Two-foot jump over the hurdles without knocking them over

Run up and jump from the cones onto the landing spot

Jump from mat to mat, without touching the floor

Variations

When at the end, run back and then the next person goes

Give the groups 4-5 minutes on the station, then switch

Use a big swing with both arms

Bend your knees and push off for power  
 

Equipment/Material Required

• Divide the class into 3 groups, lined up behind each station:
• 5-6 hurdles (objects to jump over) spaced about 1 meter apart
• 3 pairs of cones, with a landing pad ahead of each pair
• 4-5 mats spaced about 1 meter apart