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Jump Rope Challenge
Since the beginning of time, man has jumped for various reasons, whether it be in the form of dancing, playing or escaping enemy. Jumping or hopping is a simple, natural function that has been essential to man's survival, growth and development.
The first concrete evidence of jump rope activity can be seen in medieval paintings where children roll hoops and jump rope down the cobblestone streets of Europe. Although the exact origin of jump rope activity is unclear, early explorers sighted from their expedition’s aborigines jumping with flexible bamboo and vines as a form of play. Jump rope activity can be traced back to 1600 A.D. when the Egyptians used vines for jumping.
At one time, rope skipping was thought of only as a game for little girls who chanted rhymes while jumping and has from boys perspective, traditionally been perceived as a girlish sissy game. As mankind has always been susceptible to the norms set by society in their striving for acceptance, originality has been considered dangerous and somewhat tabu. But as with many other activities, in ancient times, rope jumping was a male ritual, and prohibited for women.
Challenge #1 (1pt)
High Knees: While jumping with the rope, alternate pulling your knees up to be parallel with the floor.
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Challenge #2 (1pt)
Toe Touches: While jumping with the rope, alternate touching the ground in front of your feet with your toes pointed to the ground. Remember to bring feet together between toe touches.
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Challenge #3 (1pt)
Side to Side: While jumping with the rope, alternate touching the ground to the side of your legs with pointed toes to the ground. Remember to bring feet together between touches.
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Challenge #4 (1pt)
Heel Touches: While jumping with the rope, alternate touching the ground directly in front of you with the heel of you feet. Toes pointed to the sky. Remember to bring feet together between touches.
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Challenge#5 (1pt)
Scissors Jumps: While jumping with the rope, alternate lead foot, flat footed, to the ground. Back foot should be on its toes. Both feet should connect with the ground at the same time, switching feet as you jump.
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Challenge #6 (1pt)
One foot jumps 1-5: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will alternate the foot landed on by a count from one to five, landing on the foot the number of times dictated by the P.E. teacher.
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Challenge #7 (1pt)
Squat jumps: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will squat to the ground while staying on their toes. Arms will widen to adjust to the different angle required to spin the rope. Or students will wind the rope on their wrist to the appropriate length.
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Challenge #8 (1pt)
See-Saw jumps: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will alternate jumping from one foot to another. One foot will kick to the front while on the other foot. The other foot will kick back when the lead foot returns to the ground. The jumper will keep the same foot in front and in the back. Alternating feet will be extra credit.
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Challenge #9 (1pt)
Jumping Jacks: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will widen and close their legs. Alternating jumps like a jumping jack.
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Challenge#10 (1pt)
Butt Kicks: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will alternate pulling their heels up their bottoms.
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Challenge #11 (1pt)
Butt Kicks to Front Kick: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will alternate pulling their heel to their bottom and kicking their leg out to the front, switching their leg on the way back down repeating the motion with the opposite leg.
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Challenge #12 (2pt)
Kris-Cross Jumps: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will cross and uncross their legs. The jumper will alternate front foot to back foot. The jumper can cross their legs on each jump for extra credit.
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Challenge #13 (1pt)
Ski Jumpers: While jumping with the rope, the jumper will jump with both feet together, bounding from side to side simulating a downhill slalom skier.
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Extra Challenges #1 (1pt)
Double Jumps: The jumper will pass the rope twice under their legs on one jump. This must be done in rhythm during a certain number of jumps.
Extra Challenge #2 (2pt)
Four Count Jumps: This jump combines the toe, side to side, the scissor, and the high knee jumps.
Extra Challenge #3 (2pt)
Arm Crossed Jumps: While jumping, the jumper will time the crossing of their arms so that the rope crosses it self as the jumping continues. The jumper can keep their arms crossed for even more points.
Extra Challenge #4 (1pt)
Invent a jump. The jump must be original inside your classroom. You must be able to complete the jump successfully for a count of ten. Write a full description of your jump; include the name of your jump also. ______
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This challenge is worth twenty points in the grade book. Mr. Jackson must personally sign your paper to signify that you have adequately passed the challenge. Ten consecutive counts (jumps) on the right foot will be the pass fail line. A maximum of (5) jumps may be drawn on your packets if unable to perform an individual jump. All drawings will be scrutinized; they must be detailed, have the appropriate number of pictures, and neat to be acceptable.
Signature: ______(1pt)
Score ______/20pts