Supervision

• Constant visual supervision is recommended for initial skill instruction.
• On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• Students should be instructed on how to set up hurdles so that knocked hurdles will not resist their fall.
• Students must run in one specified direction.
• When students take turns, teacher should ensure they do not follow too closely behind each other.
• Heights and distances should be modified to accommodate different ability levels.

Equipment/Facilities

• Hurdles should be inspected to ensure stability and that there are no splinters, cracks or other hazards.
• Teacher should use “scissor” hurdles, light hurdles or loose crossbars for activity room instruction.
• Track spikes should not be worn.
• The hurdle activity can be modified by using a variety of types of equipment over which students can practice the hurdling actions, e.g., skipping ropes, two pylons with a stick, or a standard hurdle.