Body Part Mat Touches
Dynamic warm-up where students jog around mats and touch specific body parts to them on command
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where students jog around mats and touch specific body parts to them on command
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Gymnastics Mats
8-15
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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