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Bean-Bag Relays ActivityBean-Bag Relays Activity
Publisher
PhysEdGames
Resource Details
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Grade
K - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Types
Activities & Projects
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Media Length
1:12
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2011
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Bean-Bag Relays

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Divvy up the class into equal groups. First person in line on each team runs to the opposite end of the gym, around the cone, and back to their line. They pass off the bean bag to the next person and sit at the end of the line.

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Concepts

bean bags, relay races, running, fitness

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Change the beanbag activities to tossing, balancing on the head, hopping on one foot, etc.
  • Make the relay races competitive or non-competitive

Classroom Considerations

  • Equipment necessary are bean bags and pylons or cones
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Endless opportunities for the relay
  • Great for cardio fitness and getting the heart rate up

Cons

  • None

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