Parkour Lesson Activities – Obstacle Course & Station Ideas

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Overview

Teaching parkour is a great way to get students active with their surroundings inside or outside, and to get them excited about taking safe risks and enjoying movement. 

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): KG

PE19.K.1.3

Perform jumping and landing actions.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): KG

PE19.K.1.7

Attempt to transfer weight from one body part to another:

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 1

PE19.1.1.3

Perform jumping and landing actions with balance.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 1

PE19.1.1.7

Transfer weight from one body part to another in self-space with both narrow and curled body shapes.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.1.3

Use a variety of one-and two-footed take-offs and landings.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.1.7

Transition weight from various bases of support by:

  • Transferring weight from feet to different body parts while maintaining balance.

  • Rolling in different directions with both a narrow and curled body shape.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.1.3

Use correct form for jumping and landing.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.5.2

Explain the challenge that comes from learning a new physical activity.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

PE19.4.1.3

Combine jumping and landing patterns with locomotor and manipulative skills.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

PE19.4.1.7

Combine traveling with balance and weight transfers to create a sequence with or without equipment.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.1.7

Transfer weight in movement patterns by combining actions and balances to create a sequence with a partner, with or without equipment.

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