Fitness and Movement
Activity: Mini Mighty CrossFit Challenge (Functional Fitness for Kids)
Instructor/Lead: Jack Quint, Assistant Director Fitness & Personal Training
Objective: Children will perform basic functional movements such as squats, push-ups, jumps, and bear crawls using correct form, understand the importance of strength, endurance, and mobility in staying healthy and active, and demonstrate body awareness, coordination, and control through high-energy stations.
Materials Needed:
- Cones
- Jump ropes
- Light medicine balls or sandbags (or alternatives like soft balls)
- Timer or stopwatch
- Music (optional)
Station Setup (Circuit Style)
Set up 5–6 stations. Rotate every 45–60 seconds, 2 rounds total.
Examples:
- Air Squats – Stand tall, bend knees to 90 degrees, arms out
- Jump Ropes – Count how many jumps in time limit
- Bear Crawls – Crawl 10 feet and back
- Wall Ball Throws – Light ball throw and catch (or target toss)
- Burpees (Modified) – Jump + hands to floor, step out, step in
- Superhero Hold – Lie on belly and lift arms/legs (core strength)
Instructions:
- Begin with a 5-minute dynamic warm-up (high knees, jumping jacks, arm circles).
- Explain and demonstrate each movement with a fun, relatable name.
- Move through each station, keeping energy high and form safe.
- End with a cool-down stretch and 2-minute-deep breathing.
