Pre-contemplation (Purple)
The links will provide a guide for each activity and the opportunity to print the number of copies you need for your group.
Large Group Activities (6 or more people)
Snowball
Provide the group with white socks or beanbags to try different activities treating the socks/bean bags like a basketball (over the head catch, under leg) or throwing and catching the socks/beanbags like snowballs. Participants can recreate the snowballs with socks at home.
Trip to the Beach: Beach Ball Activities (Calendar Template)
Provide the group with beach balls. Guide the participants through the list of Beach Ball activities. Discuss how they could bring the beach to their home and how many step
Hula Hoop Activities
Hula Hoop Activities Provide the group with materials and instructions on how to build a Hula Hoop. Guide the participants through the list of Hula Hoop activities. Participants can use the Hula Hoops at home to increase physical activity
Small Group Activities (3-5 people)
Brain Activity
Provide the poster Think in Colors. Participants will write what the poster means to them on post it notes and place the notes on the poster. This activity is designed to show how physical activity can increase brain activity for individuals of all ages and abilities. You can spend any amount of time you would like for the group to ask questions and learn.
Aerobic Rock, Paper, Scissors
Participants will use their legs as Rocks – legs together, Scissors – legs one in front & one in back, and Paper – legs in a straddle/jumping jack position to challenge their partner.
Keep It Up (Educational Ball)
Provide participants with the Education Clever Catch Ball with content questions. Participants seated or standing will toss and catch ball to answer questions. You can tailor this activity by handing the object to people in the group instead of tossing the item.
Heartbeat Math
Guide participants on how to count their heat beat. Participants will use the number of beats counted to perform math problems.