11 Unique Phys Ed Games Your Students Will Love
Physical education is an essential part of every student’s education, and it’s important to keep the classes engaging and fun. Here are 11 unique phys ed games that your students will love:
1. Octopus Tag: In this game, one student is designated as the “octopus,” and the other students are the ““ The octopus has to tag the fish, and whenever a fish is caught, they join hands with the octopus and try to catch more fish. The last fish caught becomes the new octopus.
2. Balloon Volleyball: Set up a net using a rope or tape and divide the students into teams. Instead of using a ball, use a balloon as the volleyball. The goal is to keep the balloon from touching the ground while trying to send it over the net to the other team.
3. Fitness Dice: Create a set of dice with various exercises written on each side. Roll the dice, and whatever exercise comes up, the students have to perform it. This game is a great way to incorporate fitness into your phys ed class.
4. Hula Hoop Relay: Set up a relay race using hula hoops. Divide the students into teams, and each team has to pass the hula hoop around their group without letting go of each other’s hands. The first team to complete the relay wins.
5. Bean Bag Toss: Set up targets at various distances and have the students take turns throwing bean bags at them. Assign different point values to each target, and the student with the highest score wins.
6. Sock Skating: Give each student a pair of socks and find a smooth surface. The students have to wear the socks and “skate” across the surface without falling. You can even set up a mini obstacle course to make it more challenging.
7. Human Knot: Have the students stand in a circle and reach out their hands to grab someone else’s hand. Then, without letting go, they have to figure out how to untangle themselves and form a circle again.
8. Simon Says Fitness Edition: Play a game of Simon Says but modify it to include fitness exercises. Instead of “Simon says touch your nose,” you can say “Simon says do ten jumping jacks.” This game is a fun way to keep the students active and engaged.
9. Crab Soccer: Divide the students into two teams and have them play soccer while moving around like crabs. They have to move on their hands and feet with their stomachs facing upwards. It adds a unique twist to the game and challenges their coordination.
10. Balloon Pop Relay: Divide the students into teams and give each team a balloon. They have to place the balloon between their legs and race to the finish line without letting the balloon pop. If the balloon pops, they have to start over.
11. Scooter Basketball: Give each student a scooter and set up basketball hoops at different heights. The students have to use the scooter to maneuver around and shoot the ball into the hoop. It’s a fun way to work on their coordination and balance.
These 11 unique phys ed games are sure to keep your students engaged and excited about physical education. Try incorporating them into your classes to make physical activity enjoyable for everyone.