[Exercise] Recreational Ideas for Olympic Sports

Target shooting

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Fun for toddlers and up! Here are some ideas for a target-shooting game.

Among Olympic sports, there’s shooting, where competitors use firearms to hit targets and compete for accuracy.

This time, let’s play a similar game that focuses on aiming at targets.

You’ll need straws, rubber bands, origami paper, tape, masking tape, scissors, glue, and a toilet paper roll.

Using a toy “gun” made from the toilet paper roll, the simple rule is to knock down the targets.

It’s great because everyone—from toddlers to adults—can enjoy it together.

Cardboard Badminton

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Let’s have fun using recycled materials! Here’s an idea for cardboard badminton.

When you think of badminton, you use a racket and a shuttlecock, right? This time, let’s make both pieces of equipment using scrap materials you can find at home, like cardboard.

What you’ll need: cardboard, an A4-size clear plastic file, tissue paper, a permanent marker, tape, a ruler, scissors, and more.

The way the shuttlecock spins around as it falls is unique and really fun to watch!

indoor hockey game

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Kids are guaranteed to be hooked! Here’s an indoor hockey game idea.

Hockey, which was a big hit at the Olympics, is played with sticks and a hockey ball.

This time, let’s try an indoor version you can enjoy at home.

All you need are marker cones.

Set up two red and two blue marker cones facing each other as goals, then use another color of marker cone as the “ball.” Slide it along the floor and aim for the goal—game on!

Balloon Trampoline

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Only two materials! Here’s an idea for a balloon trampoline.

The bouncy, springy feeling of a trampoline excites both kids and adults, doesn’t it? This time, let’s play with a DIY trampoline.

All you need is a large vacuum/compression storage bag and balloons.

Inflate the balloons and pack them into the storage bag.

Seal the bag, compress it, and you’re done! A balloon-made trampoline is colorful and sure to capture kids’ attention!

triathlon

Let’s clear the challenges set at each station and aim for the finish! Here’s a triathlon-inspired idea.

A triathlon is a race where you swim, cycle, and run in sequence to reach the goal, right? This time, let’s try playing a game where you aim for the finish by overcoming a series of continuous challenges, just like a triathlon.

In the video, it looks like pairs are cooperating and playing together.

How about incorporating this into your activities with some adaptations?

Group boat race

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Perfect for class recreation or grade-level activities! Here are ideas for a group boat race.

You know how rowing is an Olympic sport, right? This time, we’re sharing ideas for a boat race played in groups.

In the video, teams of seven sit in a row and inch forward toward the goal by pushing with their heels.

It’s not just the person in front who does the work—when everyone on the team synchronizes their timing, you can make big progress! It’s also a good idea to use a chant like “1, 2, 1, 2” or “Ready, go!”

Go! Go! Gold Medal

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Let’s enjoy a parent-and-child exercise together! Here are some GO! GO! Gold Medal ideas.

This activity is a fun workout where you move your body to music using small hoop-like items.

You can make the rings from everyday materials, like cutting them out of newspaper or paper plates.

Since it’s themed around gold medals, finishing them with gold holographic tape would be great.

Facing each other and making eye contact, as well as physical touch, can deepen your bond even more.

Tag Rugby Game

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Recommended for elementary school students too! Here are some ideas for tag rugby games.

Tag rugby is a sport based on rugby where, instead of tackling the opponent, the game progresses by removing tags attached to the players’ waists.

For example, one of the five play ideas shown in the video is a game where you set up three cones and run laps around them while trying to take your opponent’s tag.

Give them a try and see how they work for you!

Indoor basketball hoop craft

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Let’s play with a handmade basketball set! Here are some ideas for crafting an indoor basketball hoop.

After watching Olympic basketball, many kids probably started admiring the players, right? This time, let’s try making an indoor basketball game you can build and play with.

You’ll need two hangers, yarn, cardboard, scissors, and more.

It’s great because the steps are simple.

This is also a recommended idea for when you want to get moving indoors!

Parent-child gymnastics surfing

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Let’s join in while training your sense of balance! Here are some ideas for parent–child gymnastics surfing.

First, the parent lies down on their stomach.

The child gently stands on top.

Since the body will wobble, it’s good to stretch both arms out to keep balance.

Once you get used to it, try adjusting the parent’s body height or moving like a wave so the kids won’t get bored.

When trying it for the first time, it’s best to do it in an environment with a mat or futon laid out.