EYFS & Key Stage 1 PE Challenges 

Challenge 1 - Lunges

How many step or jump lunges can you complete in a minute? Remember- Bend both your front and back leg, keep your upper body as straight as you can and look forward while you are completing a lunge. Try to do the same amount of lunges on each leg. Question- What sport could lunges help you with?

 

Challenge 2– Sit-Ups

How many Sit-Ups can you do in a row? Remember- You can either do full sit-ups or baby crunches. Sit-ups is a great exercise to improve our stomach muscles. You could also try side crunches, moving from side to side, while holding a soft toy/object. Idea– See if you can draw yourself completing this exercise.

Challenge 3-Press-Ups

How many Press-Ups can you do in a row? Remember- You can complete this challenge in front support position or you can complete this challenge on your knees. Try to keep your body in a straight line, while bending your arms each time you complete the movement. Research- How many different sports do you know?

Key Stage 2 PE Challenges 

Challenge 1-  Basketball Shot

How many times can you score in 1 minute?Try the basketball set shot. Face the target with your chest, put your shooting hand behind the ball and your other one on the side to balance the ball, bend your knees. Eyes on the target, with a flick of the wrist, straighten your legs and send the ball towards the target, good luck! Try some different ways to shoot too. Idea - Draw yourself in a colourful basketball kit.

Challenge 2– Knock Ups

How many knock ups can you do in 1 minute? Practice makes perfect for this one, it's tricky! Keep your eyes on the ball or socks, don't try and hit it too hard, just a tap will do. If you can do this one outside you can test yourself and hit a little higher, make sure it's safe to do so! Research - Can you find three sports that require you to hit a ball with a bat or stick? 

Challenge 3-Touch The Tin

How many tins can you touch in 1 minute? Start at the starting point, stay low and in the 'ready' position, move as quick as you can, touch the tin and move back to the starting position. Speed, agility and reactions are key for this. 3 skills to work on that are all vital for nearly all sports.  Question - Can you think of 3 more ways you can move when trying this challenge?