Pair and group stand up | ||
Module type: sports | Group size: up to 40 | Duration: 15 min |
Location: gym, school yard | Material: – | Goals: warm up, foster teamwork and cooperation, communication, build trust |
Adapted for age: 7-18 | Keywords: Trust, cooperation, teamwork, game, sports | Content: sports |
Theory:
This exercise fosters coordination and reaction |
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Practice:
Pairs sit back-to-back, arms next to each other, but not linked and have to stand up together. When successful sit down, reflect and make a 4, 10 etc. and do the same. |
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Evaluation:
After each round, when everyone sits you can ask following questions: Was it easier/ more difficult to stand up? What has helped you? What was the strategy you uses/came up with? How does it feel to support others, to be supported by other players? Was it easier to stand up together in a small or in a big group? |