Learning Outcome

Walking in different directions and at different levels, time, and energy (softly/heavily), and using different body parts (body awareness).

Activity Description

The coach takes their group around a defined area on a walking journey, which could include walking:
• to touch all four boundaries
• forwards, backward, sideways
• along a line, in a curved/zigzag pathway
• low/tall on toes and then on heels, fast/slow for big steps and then small steps
• with knees lifted high in front
• with legs kicked out straight in front
• on the spot
• with arms pushed above head, out to sides, forwards

Switch leaders after a set period.

Can you see …?
• relaxed, easy walking
• opposite arm and leg action

You could ask …
What are some of the different ways you could walk as part of the walking journey?

Variations
Increase number: Work in pairs or larger groups.
Modify activity: Walk together as a loose group, still following the leader.

Required Material

4 Boundary cone