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Balanced Plates

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-Objective:

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In this invasion game, teams of 3-4 players, try to be the first to get a balanced (1 from each of the foods) plate (hula hoop) within the predetermined amount of time (based on Canada's 2019 Food Guide of 2 Fruits and Vegetables, 1 grain, and one protein).

-Fundamental Movement Skills:

  • Locomotor

    • Run​

-Equipment List:

  • One complete set of HealthySpots--Use 1 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1 protein, and 1 grain

  • 7 Hula Hoops (1 Hula Hoop for every 3-4 players)

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-Equipment Link:

https://www.gophersport.com/pe/nutrition/nutriplay-healthyspots

-Setting Up:

  • Place 1 hula hoop in the center of the playing area and then place the other hula hoops equal distance apart.

  • Place the 4 sets of 4 different HealthySpots (Use 1 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1 protein, and 1 grain) in the centre hula hoop.

  • 3-4 players stand behind their assigned hula hoop.

-Instructions:

  • On the signal to begin the first player from each team runs to the center hoop and brings back a HealthyFood Spot.

  • The first person tags the hand of the second player in line who goes to the center hoop and brings back a second spot of a different food.

  • Continue till all the HealthyFood spots are removed from the middle hoop.

  • When there are no more HealthyFood Spots in the middle hoop, players (still one at a time from each group) run to the hoops of other teams to take one of their spots—teams cannot obstruct players from taking their FoodGroup Flags.

  • The first team to get all four food groups is the winner—If no team seems to be finishing their plate add a couple more food groups to the middle. If a team wins too quickly remove one or more HealthyFood Spots from the middle and play again.

-Questions & Notes:

Safety

  • Remind players to be careful when two or more players are selecting a flag from the same hoop so that they do not bang heads going down or coming up.

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Questions for Understanding/Debriefing

  • On Offense

    • What are the most effective strategies to get one spot from each food group?

  • On Defense

    • What are the most effective ways to prevent other teams from getting their 4  HealthyFood Spots?

What are the four food groups?

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Equipment Adaptation:

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