Supervision

• In-the-area supervision is recommended for all activities following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
• On-site supervision is recommended for rhythmic activities following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• Students should be instructed in safe use of equipment, e.g., ribbon sticks.
• Activity should be modified to the age and ability level of students, e.g., use of shorter ribbons, smaller or larger hoops, a variety of balls and ropes of differing lengths.

Equipment/Facilities

• Music equipment should be in proper working order and a safe distance from activity.
• Rhythmic clubs should be at Grade 7 or higher.
• Rope should reach to students’ underarms when they are standing on its centre.
• Rhythmic clubs, ropes, ribbons and hoops should only be used in a gymnastics area with adequate height.
• Gymnasium or very large room, free from obstacles, should be used.
• Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn.