Let's get active and try Jumping Jacks!
This jumping activity is suitable for children in Early learning and childcare (ELC) or Primary 1 (Early level Curriculum for Excellence).
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Learn how to take part in the Jumping Jacks activity with help from primary school teacher, Danny Denholm.
DANNY: Hey. I'm Danny, and welcome to Let's do this, where today, we will be getting active together.
This activity is called Jumping Jacks.
This is great for developing your physical fitness.
You will need a partner and a hoop.
You can do this on your own, or with a partner. So, I've got Nia and Louis to help show you how to do this.
Step one. Partner One should start by twisting the hoop so that it spins continuously, a bit like spinning a coin. The hoop will act as a timer to complete the activity within.
Step two. When the hoop is spinning, Partner Two should attempt as many jumping jacks as they can, before the hoop drops flat onthe ground.
Let's do this!
Great spin Louis, well done.
Four, five, six, keep going! Eight…
…23, 24. What an effort!
NARRATOR: Too tough?
DANNY: Too tricky? Then take out the hoop and just do as many jumping jacks as you can.
…two, three…
NARRATOR: Go up a notch?
DANNY: To make this more challenging, spin the hoop more slowly so that it doesn't spin so long, meaning less time to complete the exercise.
You could change the jumping jacks exercise to a different fitness activity. For example, you could perform lunges, squats, or toe touches.
NARRATOR: Danny's challenge!
DANNY: Time to bring some goal setting in. Set yourself a target of several jumps to do before the hoop falls on the ground.
NARRATOR: Final thoughts.
DANNY: Well done you fitness fanatics. Repeating this exercise is a great way to boost your stamina.
NARRATOR: Let's do this!
What we will learn:
This jumping activity can help young children develop their physical fitness.
It is a great activity to help children with their stamina and endurance in sport and daily life.
What you need:
| Equipment | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Hoop | Timer or a coin |
Try it yourself
Follow these step-by-step instructions and give it a go!
Image caption, Player 1: Start the timer
Player One should twist a hoop allowing it to spin continuously. The hoop will act as a timer - you need to complete the activity before the hoop falls. If you don't have a hoop, you can spin a coin on a flat surface or use a timer and set a specific amount of time on the clock.
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Playing on your own
Choose a set number of jumping jacks to complete by yourself.
Make it easier or harder
We are all unique and have different strengths and skills. Some of us may find some skills easier than others but we can all develop and improve.
You can adapt Jumping Jacks to make it easier or harder. The most important things are giving it a go and having fun!
Make it easier
Try these tips to make the activity a bit easier.
- You can take away the hoop (or timer) and try as many jumping jacks as you can at your own pace.
- Instead of jumping, you can side step or move your arms up and down in a seated position.
Make it harder
Try these tips to make this activity more challenging.
- Give yourself less time to complete the activity so you have to do it faster. You can do this by spinning the hoop slower.
- You could change the jumping jacks exercise to a different fitness activity. For example, you could perform lunges, squats or toe touches.
Danny's challenge
Time to bring some goal setting in!
Set yourself a specific number of jumps, or other exercises, to do before the hoop flat on the ground.
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