• Celebrate Unique Achievements
  • Track Improvements over time
  • Measure Program Outcomes
GET STARTED
  • Celebrate Unique Achievements
  • Track Improvements over time
  • Measure Program Outcomes
GET STARTED

Before starting

Before starting

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Print…

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Prepare equipment…

  • Pencil and eraser - one between each 2 students
  • Stop watches - one between each 2 students
  • Rulers - one between each 2 students, to use for the Armadillo Curl
  • Small sturdy boxes, to use for the Armadillo Curl. The Armadillo Curl can be done without boxes if needed, but boxes make the measuring easier and more accurate.
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Organise students

Organise students in pairs, so one can be doing the exercise while the other assists them with measuring, counting, timing and encouraging. Ask students if they have any injuries or conditions that may prevent them from being able to complete some or all of the exercises, and make adjustments for their safety as needed.

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Distribute Handouts

Distribute a My Achievements handout to each child.

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Print…

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Prepare equipment…

  • Pencil and eraser - one between each 2 students
  • Stop watches - one between each 2 students
  • Rulers - one between each 2 students, to use for the Armadillo Curl
  • Small sturdy boxes, to use for the Armadillo Curl. The Armadillo Curl can be done without boxes if needed, but boxes make the measuring easier and more accurate.
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Organise students

Organise students in pairs, so one can be doing the exercise while the other assists them with measuring, counting, timing and encouraging. Ask students if they have any injuries or conditions that may prevent them from being able to complete some or all of the exercises, and make adjustments for their safety as needed.

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Distribute Handouts

Distribute a My Achievements handout to each child.

To start

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Watch

  • Watch the GymZOOlympics Video below with your class or children. Do the included warm-up just before starting the GymZOOlympics exercises.
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Complete Exercises

  • Work through the following GymZOOlympics exercises one by one. Have students record their partner’s results on the
    My Achievements handout. Assist children with technique or modifications as needed (and record on your Class Record the modifications and level of assistance needed for particular students/exercises).

Koala Balance

Timed stationary hold
Assesses: Abdominals

Dolphin Arch

Timed stationary hold
Assesses: Back, glutes & posture

Gorilla Squat

Timed stationary hold
Assesses: Quadriceps & glutes

Chimpanzee Swing

Timed stationary hold
Assesses: Abdominals, shoulders & arms

Flamingo Balance

Timed stationary hold
Assesses: Balance, ankles & pelvic stability

Lion Lunge

Count repetitions
Assesses: Quadriceps, glutes & pelvic stability

Lizard Push-up

Count repetitions
Assesses: Chest, arms & abdominals

Armadillo Curl

Measure distance from toes
Assesses: Flexibility (hamstrings & lower back)

Afterwards

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Watch Cool Down Video

  • Watch this Cool Down Video together to guide you through a series of stretches to help reduce 'delayed onset muscle soreness' and finish your GymZOOlympics experience on a calm, relaxed note.
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Collect Handouts

  • Collect the My Achievements handouts and copy the results into your Class Record. Re-distribute the My Achievements handouts for students to take home.
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Certificates