Sports Memory

Topic
- Movement & sports
Learning skills
- Memory
- Body awareness
- Strength & endurance
- Coordination & flexibility
- Gross motor skills
Activity type
- Teambuilding game
Materials
- Basic
- Self-made
Age
- 0 - 5 years
- 6 - 11 years
- 12 - 14 years
- 15 - 17 years
- 18+ years
5 - 15 minutes
+5 players
Intermediate
Hard
Medium (classroom, square)

Contributors

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Everything you need to play this game

Sports memory panel (to create)
A spinning wheel (with repetition numbers or time intervals)
Optional: stopwatch
Optional: exercise mat (for floor exercises)

Make it yourself

Step 1

Exercise cards

Create pairs of:

Core strength exercises
Agility exercises
Balance exercises
Endurance exercises

Example exercises (at least 5 categories recommended):

Jumping jacks
Plank hold
Squats
High knees
Push-ups
Wall sit
Lunges
Burpees
Side hops
Mountain climbers

Each exercise appears twice (memory pairs).

Good job!

A step-by-step guide to play the game

Choose Starting Player

Use rock-paper-scissors or let the youngest start.

Flip Two Covers

Player A opens two covers.

If they DO NOT match:

Close both covers.
Player B takes their turn.

If they MATCH:

Player A spins the wheel.
The wheel determines repetitions or seconds.
Player B performs the exercise.
If completed correctly, Player A plays again.

Example:

Player A finds “Jumping Jacks” pair → spins wheel → lands on 20 → Player B performs 20 jumping jacks.

Important Rule:

If the exercise is not completed properly, the match does not count and the covers are closed again.

The game ends when all pairs are found.

Extra game information

Optional ending formats:

Player with most matches wins.
Cooperative ending: group completes the final exercise together.
Team version: divide players into 2 teams.

Cool-down suggestion:

Finish with stretching together.

Important considerations:

Always check safety and surroundings.
Adapt exercises to age and ability.
Encourage effort, not perfection.
Be mindful of physical limitations.
Offer alternative exercises if needed.
Keep water breaks available.
Model enthusiasm — join the game!

For trauma-sensitive environments:

Avoid elimination.
Allow opt-out options.
Replace high-intensity exercises with balance or coordination tasks if needed.

Variations

Cooperative Mode

Instead of opponents performing the exercise, the whole group does it together.

Team Battle

Divide into two teams. If a team finds a match, the opposing team performs the exercise.

Time Attack

Set a timer (10–15 minutes). The team with most matches wins.

Fitness Level Mode

Color-coded difficulty:

Green cards = easy
Orange cards = medium
Red cards = advanced

Memory + Challenge Combo

After completing the physical task, the player must name:

A healthy habit
A sport they like
One body part used in the exercise

Silent Mode

Players must perform exercises without speaking — improves focus and observation.

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