Read the following scenario then answer the questions below. Share your responses with a trainer, coach, or administrator.

You have planned a field day for all school-age children in your program, with children ranging in ages from 6 to 12 years old. You’ve planned to have the following activities: Sack races, an Obstacle course, Jump-rope station, Foot races, Bean-bag tossing, and a Hula-hoop station. You notice that the majority of children are having a great time, and are able to complete the activities. However, some activities are more challenging than others, especially the obstacle course. It seems that older children are enjoying the obstacle course much more than the younger ones. You start to notice that some of your younger school-age children are becoming upset because they cannot complete the obstacle course. During snack time you decide to make a few changes. You make two obstacle courses, one is labeled as “difficult” and the other is labeled “less difficult”. In the “less difficult” obstacle course you change some of the obstacles to include elements that, while still challenging, are easier for the younger and less skilled children to complete. This results in happy children who are all excited and able to complete the course. You even notice some of the younger children practicing on the “less difficult” obstacle course several times before trying their skills on the “difficult” course.

1. How did changing the obstacle course help support children with different skills or ability levels?
    
2. Why was it important to modify the obstacle course?
    
3. How does supporting children with different skills or ability levels help encourage physical activity?