ACTIVITY STATION BENEFITS FOR THE CHILD GOALS & OBJECTIVES RINGS Balance, Eye-Hand Coordination, Counting, Color Identification Maintain balance during the activity at the halt - rider will place a ring on a pole 4 out of 5 times while maintaining balance independently. Improve motor planning - rider will lift ring off post 3 out of 5 times. Improve eye-hand coordination - rider will place ring on a pole 4 out of 5 times. BRIDGES, INCLINES and DECLINES Leg Control, Leg and Arm Coordination, Endurance, Balance, Weight Bearing Improve leg and arm control/coordination - rider will rise into jockey position unassisted 4 times and maintain jockey position up an incline 6 times. Improve endurance - rider will maintain jockey position for 20 feet. Improve balance - rider will maintain balance independently during 5 turns to the left and 5 turns to the right. Rider will maintain balance on trail inclines and declines 90% of the time without physical assistance. BASKETBALL Eye-Hand Coordination, Self-Esteem, Self-Control, Balance Improve eye-hand coordination - rider will score a basket 3 out of 5 throws. Improve self-esteem - rider will score 5 baskets in a row. Decrease impulsivity - rider will not throw ball until given permission 10 out of 10 times. Improve balance - rider will not fall backward, forward, or sideway after throwing the ball 3 out of 6 times. NOODLES Tactile Tolerance, Balance, Counting, Color Identification Increase tactile tolerance - rider will tolerate tactile input to face and body as he passes through the noodles 3 out of 4 times. Improve balance reactions - rider will not need physical assistance to maintain balance while ducking through the noodles 4 out of 5 times. Improve sequential counting skills - rider will count up to 10 noodles correctly 100% of the time.