Activity Research 3- Rope Knots Game

Activity: The name of the activity is Rope Knots Game

Target participant group: This activity is best for pre-teens to adults with moderate or no intellectual disability.

Therapeutic potential of this activity: This activity can improve an individual’s problem solving skills and encourages socializing.

What other groups may benefit from this activity? This activity could also benefit younger children but will likely require help from the facilitator.

What groups may not be as appropriate for this activity? This activity would not be appropriate for people who are in wheel chairs because it often involves weaving in and out of small spaces.

Activity description:

1. Purchase a rope that is at least 40 feet long.
2. Gather 8-20 participants.
3. Fold rope in half.
4. Secure center to a solid object or it can be held by a facilitator.
5. Spread ends of the rope into a V-shape.
6. Tie one knot (overhand or in a figure eight knot) two feet from the secure point and another knot approximately 10 feet from the first knot on each rope.
7. Split the participants into 2 equal groups.
8. Line up teams along the length of each half of the rope.
9. Instruct them to grab the rope in one hand.
10. Instruct them to figure out how to untie their teams’ rope without letting go.
11. The first team to untie their knot wins.

Resources needed: You will need one rope measuring at least forty feet long and a facility big enough for your group.

Best leadership style for this activity: The best leadership style for this activity is starting off with the facilitator directing and then eventually handing it over to the participants.

Where did you find this activity? I found out about and participated in the activity in my REC 200 class last year.

Where can others find more information on this activity? 

http://www.teambuildingportal.com/games/rope-knots-game