Athletics & Wellness Grade 4 45 min

Awesome Obstacle Adventure

Get ready to become an obstacle course champion! This lesson teaches you how to put different moves together, like running, jumping, and balancing, to move smoothly and safely through any challenge.

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What & Why

Combining movement skills means doing more than one type of move at a time, or one right after the other. Think about running, then jumping, then landing and rolling. When you combine skills, you can move more smoothly and efficiently. It’s a key part of playing sports, navigating a playground, and completing an awesome obstacle course!
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Example 1 — The Zig-Zag Weave

This move combines running with changing direction.Set up: Place several cones or markers in a zig-zag line.Approach: Jog towards the first cone. Keep your eyes looking forward.Change Direction: As you get near a cone, bend your knees and lower your body. Push off your outside foot to quickly change direction and head to the next cone.Flow: Try to make your movement smooth, like water flowing around rocks.
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Example 2 — The Jump & Land

This move combines a powerful jump with a safe landing.Get Ready: Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart on a soft surface like grass or a mat.Power Up: Bend your knees and swing your arms back.Take Off: Swing your arms forward and up as you push off the ground with both feet to jump forward.Land Safely: Aim to land on both feet at the same time. Bend your knees as you land to absorb the shock, like a superhero landing!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What does it mean to 'combine skills' in an obstacle course?
A.Doing multiple types of movements together or in a row.
B.Only doing the one move you are best at.
C.Standing perfectly still to show your balance.
D.Watching other people complete the course.
Beginner
You are about to jump over a low obstacle. What is the BEST way to prepare for the jump?
A.Run at it as fast as you can and leap at the last second.
B.Close your eyes and hope you make it over.
C.Slow down slightly, bend your knees, and swing your arms back.
D.Ask a friend to push you over it.
Beginner
Why is it so important to bend your knees when you land from a jump?
A.To make a louder stomping sound.
B.To absorb the shock and protect your knees and ankles.
C.Because it looks funny.
D.To stop you from ever jumping again.

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Awesome Obstacle Adventure is a Grade 4 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Awesome Obstacle Adventure?

Get ready to become an obstacle course champion! This lesson teaches you how to put different moves together, like running, jumping, and balancing, to move smoothly and safely through any challenge.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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