How does hopping on one foot during hopscotch show strength?

Hopping on one foot shows strength because your leg muscles have to work hard to balance your body and push you up and forward.

Imagine you are running in and out of cones. Explain how this activity helps you build strength.

Running in and out of cones helps build strength because your leg muscles have to push off and change directions quickly, making them stronger.

Grade 3rd Grade · Physical Education · 30 min

I can do movements that show strength.

Michigan Medicine · 3:17

Strength and agility exercises for kids

3 key concepts

1
Activities like hopscotch and using an agility ladder help improve coordination and endurance by practicing jumps with two feet and hops on one foot.
2
You can build strength and agility by running in and out of cones in a figure-eight pattern or by jumping with two feet over hurdles like books.
3
The Karaoke step, also called the grapevine step, involves stepping forward and behind with alternating feet to strengthen both sides of your body.

3 questions · Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Describe one movement from the video that shows strength.”

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