Physical Activity Court and Trail
Gr 3- Adult
Physical Activity Court
A new physical activity program includes a permanent physical activity court and a trail that is painted on the playground. Unlike a fitness trail that requires expensive outdoor equipment stations, the physical activity court is low-cost, easy to implement, and can be added to existing space or the perimeter of an asphalt area. Another benefit is the elimination of carrying bulky cones and mats to the playground for stations which instead, are painted stations immediately ready for student and community participation. Contents included:
- Plastic reusable stencils (dot, ladder, feet, letters, numbers, & lines.
- Online Support and Layout Suggestions.
- Site License
- Paint and Paint Machine
- 40 instructional videos (20 ladder, 12 dot drills & 8 line drills).
The physical activity court is full of challenges that enhance fitness and keep students engaged. It has been a popular American Fitness Court since 2015.
Curriculum Materials & Resources
A variety of activities keeps participants motivated and interested in challenges that are sequenced to progress in difficulty as participants rotate around the court or trail.
A recommended popular solution for reducing childhood obesity is to consider “environmental changes” which serve to remind anyone walking across the playground or park that physical activity awaits them. Environmental interventions are considered one of the most successful strategies in getting both children and adults active as it provides not only a visual reminder “to get active”, but also a convenient insertion within normal daily activities especially for students who will walk around or across the court on the playground during P.E. and/or recess.
Task Cards, QR Codes and Instructional Videos
The new Physical Activity Court and Trail were released to the general public, organizations, schools, and parks in April 2015. The multipurpose court will include dot drills, line drills, and ladder drills embedded within a jogging/walking track. The complete court will consist of approximately 40 physical activities to get children, staff, and parents moving. QR Codes be included so that participants or teachers can scan the code to see how to perform the various activities at the 40 stations using their smartphones.
The popularity of the court is its multi-use function where it can be used by 1) students during the day, 2) after school programs in the afternoon and 3) available to the community and parents after school hours. The ability to scan QR codes and immediately connect to instructional videos of how to perform each station makes it user-friendly and convenient.
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1. Stencils
Durable, plastic, reusable stencils for ladder, dot drills, line drills with feet, & letters.
2. Paint and Paint Machine
Our paint machine can be used on asphalt, cement and grass areas. The coordinated machine and paintwork together to provide crisp, clean lines and bold marks quickly and professionally. This high-quality paint striping machine features 7″ wheels to provide a smooth ride on hard surfaces, such as concrete and blacktop. Engineered and designed for easy operation and durability.
18-gauge all-steel construction
6-cans paint
Stripes widths of 2″ to 4″
Paint Machine
3) 40 Instructional Videos
QR codes for online viewing with smartphone or tablet
20 ladder drill videos with QR codes
8 line drill videos with QR codes
12 dot drill videos with QR codes
4) Drawings/Diagrams of activities
Foot placement illustrations for drills.
5) Online Support and Layout Suggestions.
Online layout configurations and examples with distance recommendations.
Physical Activity Court
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