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Pupils participate in a running or ball dribbling activity, delivering a bean bag across a certain distance to their partner. They deliver as many bean bags to their partner in a two minute time period.

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cardiovascular activities, physical activity, running, physical education
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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Skills Practice
Year
2004
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