Sport and PE AT HOME

Welcome to our keeping active at home page!

Staying at home doesn't need to be boring.

Here are some things to inspire you and ideas for keeping healthy and active at home...

Move regularly and do something you enjoy!

The NSW Government’s “Healthy Kids” website says that;

Kids and teens should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. They can get even more health benefits from doing a couple of hours of physical activity every day.

Physical activity doesn’t all have to happen at the one time. It can be accumulated throughout the day; by walking or riding to and from school, being involved in activities at school, active play at home or taking part in organised sport after school and on weekends.

Kids and teens should do strengthening activities at least three days of the week. Strengthening activities, such as climbing, jumping, running or playing tug-o-war, help to build muscle and strong bones.

Here's an idea!

For those of you with a bike, try making a bike obstacle course.

Check out the video for some ideas...

You could use chalk to mark lanes and stop lines, bins to ride around, planks of wood to ride along...

BIKE COURSE.mov

1.Plan it...

2.Make it!

3.Ride it!

Mrs Whitaker's

Bike Bits #4:

Rollin' over Rocks and Roots!

Hit them head on

Shift weight back

Pull up on your handlebars to lift front wheel

Push down on your pedals to climb up the rock!

Bike Part 4: Skills.mp4

Bike Part 3: Chains.mp4

Bike Bits Number 3!

KEEPING IT CLEAN - Drivetrains and Chains!

The bike 'drivetrain' = pedals, cranks, chainrings, chain, cogs (cassette) and derailleur.

Keeping these clean will keep your bike working smoother for longer!

Back to Bikes...

Bike Video Number 2 is all about BRAKE BASICS

(Scroll down for the first video if you missed it!)

For those of you who enjoy whizzing around on 2 wheels, brakes are SO important. This video has footage you won't want to miss!

STOP PRESS!

Extra SHOUT OUTS to Nate and his mum for his FABULOUS Gymnastics routine on a trampoline, and Mitch for his dizzying cartwheels!

Bike Part 2: Brakes.mp4

Check out my first BIKE TIPS video:

Bike Video 1.mp4

Idea number 1:

Design and make an obstacle course in and around your house with at least 10 things to go over, under or around. It might include a number of different ways to move!

How long does it take to complete?

How fast can you complete it?

Idea number 2:

Backyard games:

Set up some goals in your backyard with whatever you can find and take shots with any ball.
Set up cones/bottles and see if you can knock them over by kicking a ball 10m away.
If you have a friend or a brother or sister, you could play badminton, hopscotch, jump rope, Frisbee…

Idea number 3:

Design a routine – It could be a dance or simple gymnastic moves.

You could do it to music and film yourself once you have perfected your smooth moves!

Or put on a concert for your family!

Idea number 4:

Fitness circuit class.

This website has 19 different exercises that use little or no equipment. Play your favourite music and complete 10 reps of each exercise. Trust me, you'll feel it!

19 Cardio Exercises

Idea number 5:

Run! Here is a kid’s program to help you run further:

Kids Get Active!

This page has a whole lot more ideas:

Tools for creating an active home!

Idea number 6:

If you think of more fun things to keep you active, let your class know on Google classroom!

Here are some more ideas from Mr Richardson...

YOUTUBE CHANNELS

The Body Coach - Youtube channel

Each day, The Body Coach does a live youtube video which 30 minutes of simple, easy to follow activities. It’s a fun, simple way to get moving inside your house and can be done with your family.

Just Dance - Youtube

If you have never discovered Just Dance on Youtube, then you are missing out! My kids love it and I am sure you will too. Get your groove on with simple, easy-to-follow moves.

Glenn Higgins Fitness - Youtube channel

If you are a movie fan, then you will love this one! Another brilliant Youtube channel to follow along with, which resembles some of your favourite movie characters.

GoNoodle - Youtube channel

This is an excellent one for the younger kids. Fun, catchy and active movements to follow along with.

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Fitness Blender - instructional videos

Fitness Blender is an excellent website with 100’s of free instructional workout videos to follow along with. You can filter the videos to choose your desired length, training type, difficulty, etc.

Darebee - printable workout

This is another website with over 1000 printable workouts to complete at home. Again, you can choose your focus area and one which suits you.

Sworkit - workouts

Another brilliant website with customisable workouts to choose from. The kid’s section on the website is entirely free.

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