Student-Led Dynamic Warm-Up
Students work in pairs to create and demonstrate their own warm-up sequence to prepare the class for physical activity
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About This Activity
Students work in pairs to create and demonstrate their own warm-up sequence to prepare the class for physical activity
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Heart rate monitors (optional)
1 per student (15-30)
Water bottles
1 per student
Visual stretch cards (optional)
1 set per group
Heart Rate Monitor
As needed
Cards
As needed
Netballs or basketballs
1 per 2 students
Boundary cones
8-12
Balls
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Team bibs
30 (4 different colours)
Cones
8-12
Warm-up instruction cards
4-6 cards
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Athletics
Football
Rugby
Hockey
Basketball
Netball
Handball
Sport Education
Dodgeball
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
No Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Self Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Warm Up Technique
Team Play
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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