Dice Strength

A playful organizational form to include everyone
- 6+ years
- Group size: 5+
- Duration: 30 min
- Alternative physical activities
- Gym / Sports hall
- Indoor
- Open space
- Dice
- Cones
An organizational form that can be used in all types of station training. This is a variation of traditional circuit training, where the dice determine which station participants should work on.
Preparation
- Place numbered cones at each station, with different numbers – for example, 1–6 when using one die, or 2–12 when using two dice.
- There don't need to be as many stations as possible dice rolls. If a number that doesn't exist is rolled, participants can, for example, choose any station (a 'joker' number).
- Create an area in the middle with many dice, so that no one has to wait long to roll.
- Participants run into the middle during breaks, roll the dice, and then find out which station they should go to for the next round.
- To avoid one-sided training, it can be a good idea to have two different exercises at the same station, so that those who often roll the same number still get variety.
Execution
- Participants start in the middle where the dice are located.
- They roll the dice, run to the station with the corresponding number, perform the exercise, and then run back to roll again.
The illustration shows a related organizational form (Bingo Strength) where bingo boards are used to make the activity more game-oriented. Dice Strength can easily be combined with Bingo Strength.
Tip: This organization can also be used interdisciplinarily, for example, by combining physical activity with academic tasks.