Obstacle Course Challenge

Publisher:

Substance Abuse Action Committees, Grey and Bruce Counties

Availability:

English
From Owen Sound Police Department
www.owensoundpolice.com

Format:

Leader's Instructional Package and display

Audience:

Grades 7-10

Preparation time:

Set up time for obstacle course (1 hour)

Resources required:

Open area to set up course or large gym

Approach:

Extra curricular activity

The Obstacle Course Challenge is an interactive and educational alcohol awareness activity that challenges participants to navigate an obstacle course on adult-sized tricycles while wearing "Fatal Vision" goggles that simulate impairment. The three tricycles are transported in a trailer along with 8 pairs of impaired vision goggles, road signs and tape to lay out the course, a leader's information/instructions package and a display highlighting the effects of alcohol.

Application/relevance to curriculum:

Health and Physical Education, Guidance initiative.

Comments:

You must be prepared to transport the Obstacle Course Challenge trailer to and from your school. Participants must be over 4'10" and in good health. This could be an initiative led by a student council, OSAID group or student wellness council.