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Go for the Gold!

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Young athletes practice various locomotor movements. They use locomotor skills as directed by the teacher to move between "Olympic rings" (hula hoops). Young scholars participate in a discussion about Olympic events prior to playing the game.

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locomotor skills, gross motor skills, personal space, movement

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locomotor skills, movement, olympics game, personal space, physical education
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K - 2nd
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Physical Education
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For Teacher Use
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