JUMP ROPING

We practiced our jump roping skills this week in gym class.  The students are getting pretty good at running in. If you were to break down the skills that it takes to jump rope, you would be amazed!  You have to work with your partner on turning the rope, making sure you stay together. If your turners are not working together, the jumper will not have a lot of success.  The jumper has to time the rhythm of the rope to set his/her tempo for jumping. Learning how to work with others is a life skill. Jump roping is a great tool to help teach that concept.  So we are not only exercising in gym, we are learning life skills.