Space Invaders

Grade level: 1-4
Equipment: None
Game Description: This game of Space Invaders has nothing to do with the Atari videogame that you’re probably relating the name to. This version of a PE game gives players a chance to work on some basic movement skills (jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping, etc) in a type of tag game. It provides a great lower body workout and requires a little bit of brainwork as well.

How To Play:

1. The playing area is split into two parts: the inner space (middle circle of the gym) and the outer space (surrounding area).
2. Most players will be the ‘Satellites’.  When satellites are in the inner space, they must hop. When in outer space, they must jump.
3. A few players will be the ‘Meteors’. When the meteors are in the inner space, they must jump. When in outer space, they must hop.
4. The Meteors try to tag the Satellites. If a tag is successful, they switch roles.
5. Change up the actions after awhile, instead of hopping and jumping choose something else!