Bonus Activity: Skip to the Moon

Your Mission

Did you know that jumping might be a key activity in keeping astronauts healthy in space? Try some jump rope tricks to improve jumping skills! After mastering the classic jump, try out the following: jumping jacks, one foot, criss-cross legs, criss-cross arms and the big finale… double-unders.

Skills

Coordination, Balance, Endurance

Note

This activity was originally created for the #TrainLikeanAstronaut Challenges as a part of ESA Education’s Expedition: Home initiative.

Set-up:

First things first, grab your jump rope! Next, practice each of the exercises individually. Finally, try putting all of the exercises together without stopping in between.

Equipment