Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
A resource for parents/teachers to support the Post Primary
level/Primary level Summer Programme
Learning objectives:
This activity builds skills in ‘Learning to Learn’ specifically developing social skills and self-
regulation as well as communication skill development. Key skills include:
Oral language – discussion and vocabulary development
Geography- Create a map of what the course will look like
PE/Movement/Self-regulation- completing the obstacle course
Introduction - General discussion:
Discuss the concept of ‘What is an obstacle course?’*You could allow the children to
watch clips from obstacle course shows such as Ninja Warrior
As a group move around the school and take photos of things that could be used for the
course. *See list of possible sample materials on pg 2
Print off the images (these can be used in the creation of a differentiated map where
children have difficulty drawing – they can place the pictures where they want the items to
go instead on their course)
Development
Create the map – Draw or use the images to create a simple large map which the
students can refer to when creating their course. Discuss placement with the
students and look at any safety points which may need addressing.
Gather materials - Gather all the materials required either on the yard/ in the
garden/ in the hall.
Create the course - Work as a team to create the course using the pre prepared map
Complete the course - This can be done for fun/ for time/ as a relay etc.
Conclusion
Discuss any changes that they would make having completed the course. They may
wish to make these and do it again.
