Runway Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses develop coordination, balance, and the ability to follow sequential directions.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Air Travel
• Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Navigate an obstacle course safely
• Develop gross motor skills
• Follow a sequence of physical challenges

Materials

• Cones
• Hula hoops
• Balance beam
• Tunnels

Instructions

Set up an aviation-themed obstacle course for children to navigate.

Educator tip

Name each obstacle station with aviation terminology (runway, hangar, sky zone).

Assessment

Observe gross motor skills, balance, and ability to follow the course sequence.

More from Air Travel

• Listen and Tally
• Muffin Math: Air Travel Edition
• Sorting for Takeoff
• Scavenger Hunt Flight
• Passport Counting
• Runway Measurement
• Hot Air Balloon Shapes
• Macaroni Flight Patterns