Workout Badge: The Magic Skipping Badge

From PE with Joe (The Body Coach) · 2021

Workout Badge: The Magic Skipping Badge
8 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdPhysical EducationBrain Breaks
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Summary

The Magic Skipping Badge is all about keeping a steady skipping rhythm with Duggee and Joe -- with or without a rope. A bouncy workout that gets the heart going.

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All ages

Standard follow-along exercise -- have kids move at their own pace and stop if they need to. No equipment required.

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. How did you keep a steady beat while skipping?
  2. What happened to your breathing as you kept going?
  3. Why is skipping good exercise for your heart?

Quick work-a-long

Try it: Skip on the spot (with or without a rope) for 20 counts, keeping the same steady rhythm the whole way.