Activity
Star Jumps
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: KG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: Pre Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: LKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Class: UKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Jumping
Star Jumps
Learning Outcomes
Improve gross motor skills and body coordination.
Develop balance and spatial awareness.
Strengthen leg muscles and cardiovascular health.
Description Of Activity
Children stand with their feet together and arms at their sides. When they jump, they spread their legs out wide while raising their arms above their heads to form a star shape, then jump back to the starting position.
Variations
Add a clap while jumping for more coordination.
Introduce different speeds (slow, fast) to vary the challenge.
Coaching Tips
Demonstrate the movement slowly first and encourage them to follow along.
Emphasize both jumping and clapping arms and legs to create a "star" shape.
Make the jumps gentle and encourage smooth transitions between jumps.
Equipment/Material Required
No special equipment is needed; just enough space for movement.