Follow the Leader Movement
Progressive warm-up activity where students copy the leader's travelling actions to prepare bodies for movement
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About This Activity
Progressive warm-up activity where students copy the leader's travelling actions to prepare bodies for movement
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Equipment
No Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skills
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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