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AGILITY CHALLENGE - PENTATHLON - (SECONDARY AGE GROUP)

Description The ITFA Pentathlon is the second stage of the Agility Challenges and adds two more events to the ITFA Triathlon, extending the range of skills involved to include:

Eye to hand co-ordination, agility, throwing accuracy, to existing skills of co-ordination, balance, speed, rhythm and leg strength.

The challenge can be set up where space is limited and is designed to provide opportunities for large numbers of participants. Each participant receives a personal scorecard on which their performances and scores are recorded. Emphasis is on participation and self improvement.

The Pentathlon

Balance Test

Standing Long Jump

Speed Bounce

Target Throw

Hi-Stepper

16m

Balance Test

Standing Long Jump

Speed Bounce

100

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Start

Target Throw

8m

Hi-Stepper

Equipment • Standing Long Jump Mat • Balance Beam and Mat • Speed Bounce Mat • Hi-Stepper • Target Throw set • Stopwatches • Cones

Tips • For optimum performance participants should attempt each event in the sequence they are placed on the scorecard. • Allow a full recovery before re-taking the challenge. • In a teaching situation children can be encouraged to measure each others performances.

Procedure • Photocopy the required number of scorecards using the reverse of this card. • The diagram shows a suggested layout for the equipment.

Safety • Avoid placing equipment near obstacles. • Where possible use barriers to designate event area.

Rules Standard IFTA rules apply see, the IFTA handbook or activity cards.

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