Ultimate Balance Obstacle Course

Students will develop balance, coordination, agility, and teamwork by navigating an exciting obstacle course that integrates movement challenges with Balance It balance stations.

Balance It app or printed balance cards Gym mats Cones or agility markers Balance beams or low benches Hula hoops Jump ropes Stepping stones or agility dots Timer or stopwatch Optional: Upbeat background music for energy

Warm-Up (5 minutes) Prepare students with dynamic movements: Jumping jacks High knees Arm circles Lunges with a twist Obstacle Course Setup Students will navigate a course that alternates between agility/fitness obstacles and balance challenges. Example Course Layout: Agility Challenge – Ladder drill, cones, or stepping stones Balance Station 1 Fitness Challenge – Jump rope, box jumps, or crawling tunnels Balance Station 2 Agility Challenge Balance Station 3 Fitness Challenge Balance Station 4 Agility Challenge Final Balance Station 5 followed by a sprint to the finish Course Rules Divide students into small teams or pairs. Set a timer and have students rotate through the stations. Groups must complete both agility/fitness challenges and balance tasks before moving to the next station. After completing the course, students can retry sections to improve technique or speed. Repeat the course for two to three rounds to increase difficulty and skill development.

Observe students as they navigate obstacles and balance stations, looking for:✅ Balance control and stability✅ Smooth transitions between poses✅ Teamwork and encouragement

Let students design their own obstacle course with new balance challenges. Introduce relay races incorporating balance tasks at each checkpoint.