DECK OF CARDS

Setup/Equipment:

Need a deck of cards and area to exercise

Objective: Students will be performing a variety of exercises and movements that promote strength and endurance

Activity:

• Choose 4 exercises that you will be performing (ex. squats, jumping jacks, sit-ups, push-ups, lunges, burpees, mountain climbers, etc.)

• Assign each exercise that you choose to a suit in the deck of cards (write this down to help you remember)
  
  

  • Example
    
    

    • Hearts= Jumping Jacks

    • Spades= Sit-Ups

    • Diamonds= Burpees

    • Clubs= Lunges

• Scatter a deck of cards face down

• Student(s) will select a card from the pile and perform the corresponding exercise

• The number of reps performed is decided by the number on the card (A=20 reps, J/Q/K=10 reps)

• Take breaks in between exercises as needed

• Continue activity for 15-20 minutes or until all cards are gone

Modifications:

• With more than one person take turns selecting cards and rest while the other person performs their exercise

• Select cards as a group and perform exercises together

• Pair this game with a card game such as "War" or "Go Fish"