Athletics - Vortex howler throw

Key Stage:
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
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Led by:
  • Teacher
  • School staff
Athletics - Vortex howler throw
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Activity details

The vortex howler event is a personal challenge, in an attempt to throw the howler as far as possible! 

  • Number of participants: Individual 
  • Purpose of activity: Increase pupil physical activity through a fun individual or team competition 
  • Including all pupils: STEP framework included 
  • Pupil roles: Participant and leader 
  • Space: Outdoors. Ensure the space is suitable, so that other participants do not enter the throwing area 
  • Equipment: Vortex howlers and markers

Organisation

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