Obstacle course
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An obstacle courses is a series of challenging physical obstacles an individual or team must navigate usually while being timed. Obstacles courses can include running, climbing, jumping, crawling and balancing elements with the aim of testing endurance. Sometimes a course involves mental tests; and there are different types of obstacle courses.
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[edit] Types of courses
[edit] Inflatable
Inflatable (air filled) obstacle courses can have participants go through a variety of areas like the Bish Bash, a tall loose structure to push or wade through, nets to crawl under, walls to climb over and holes to jump through. Some larger inflatables have even more areas. Inflatable obstacle courses are used for corporate events, youth events, sports centres and parties.
[edit] Assault
An assault obstacle course can be done inside or outside. The outside course is usually messy and filled with mud and muddy water. An inside course is similar to an inflatable course, but it is used in physical education lessons or holiday camps, using gym equipment or whatever is at hand.
[edit] Crufts
Crufts is an obstacle course in the UK, sponsored by Pedigree, used to demonstrate the abilities of dogs.
[edit] Popular culture
- Survivor makes extensive use of obstacle courses for their challenges.
- American Gladiators had an indoor obstacle course at the end of each episode.
- Viking: The Ultimate Obstacle Course is a Japanese endurance game show.
- Show jumping is an obstacle course for horse riding.
- Nick's Double Dare bonus round is an obstacle course.
