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Introduction

SpaceStations have been developed to provide a durable, non-skid flat surface to facilitate a variety of physical activities without tripping or sliding. Instructions can be written on the SpaceStation's surface with a dry erase marker and wiped off clean with a wet cloth. SpaceStations are produced in 6 colors to keep your program organized!

SUGGESTED USE FOR SPACE STATIONS

Class Origination

• A. Grouping/Squads - Assign children to a specific SpaceStations color. Each day they will go directly to their color Station.
• B. Teams - Instant teams can be made by assigning SpaceStations colors.
• C. Tumbling - Place one SpaceStations pad beside a mat to direct children to their mats. (This should be done after grouping in their SpaceStations color groups.) The most effective mat formation is the spoke formation.
• D. Personal Space - Randomly place SpaceStations around play area. Students locate their color and stand on one SpaceStation. (SpaceStations can also be placed in straight lines or circles.)
• E. Activity Stations - Write information needed to perform a skill directly on each SpaceStation. (Caution: ONLY use dry erase markers!)

ACTIVITIES

Target/Ball Skills

Basketball

A. Dribble ball on SpaceStations with the right hand.
B. Dribble ball on SpaceStations with the left hand.
C. Alternate dribbling hands. (Make an invisible v.)
D. Use SpaceStations as dribbling obstacles.
E. Partner skill drills such as: bounce pass, proper foot placement for other passes, targets.
F. Write on SpaceStations instructions for skill drills, individual tasks, or group tasks.

Tennis

A. Dribble ball on SpaceStations using the forehand grip.
B. Dribble ball on SpaceStations using the backhand grip.
C. Use SpaceStations for shot targets.
D. Use SpaceStations for agility drills.
E. Use SpaceStations for serving targets.

Soccer/Field Hockey

A. Use SpaceStations to teach positions.
B. Use SpaceStations for dribbling obstacles.
C. Use SpaceStations for shot targets.
D. Use SpaceStations for punting targets (goalie)
E. Write on SpaceStations instructions for skill drills, individual tasks, or group tasks.

Beanbags/Yarn Balls

SpaceStations can be used for various targets, and with written instructions, for individual challenges or group work.
(Caution: ONLY use dry erase markers. DO NOT use a permanent marker unless you are intending to keep the information.)

Upper Body Exercises Place beanbags on SpaceStations. Student is in push-up position. At the signal, lift one bag off with the right hand, then lift the other bag off with the left hand. Repeat by placing bags back on the SpaceStations.

Variation: Place beanbags on a chair or box from SpaceStations and back on again.

Weights - In stations, lift and return hand weights, weighted jugs, tennis cans or coke bottles from the SpaceStations.

Examples: (Have Instruction written on SpaceStations.)

• Lunge with weights.
• Bent arm pullover with weights.
• Straight arm pullover with weights.
• Bend over row with weights.
• Bend over lateral raise with weights.

Balance Skills

• Balance on right foot, left knee up.
• Balance on left foot, right knee up.
• Balance on right foot, left leg straight out in front.
• Balance on left foot, right leg straight out in front.
• Balance on right foot, left leg out to side.
• Balance on left foot, right leg out to side.
• Balance on right foot, left leg straight out behind body.
• Balance on left foot, right leg straight out behind body.
• Balance on body parts, such as: one hand, one foot, one elbow, one knee; seat balance.

FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR SPACE STATIONS

Space Hopping
Some of the activities can be executed on one foot or on two feet. SPACE HOPPING is done by hopping as illustrated in the corresponding PDF file.

SPACESTATION GAMES

Tic Tac Toe
Play the traditional Tic-Tac-Toe game using bean-bags or students bodies.

Space Shuffle
Object of the game: Highest score wins. Place SpaceStations in a triangle shape or square shape with scores written on each pad. On the floor, push an object (puck, bean bag) on 1 SpaceStation for points.

SpaceStations Twist
Place SpaceStations in random order, mixing colors. Call a color or draw a color card. Students place a foot or hand on the color station nearest them.

Variations: Call out body parts.