Traffic Jam Warm-Up
Dynamic warm-up using car driving theme to practice varied locomotor skills and response to auditory commands
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up using car driving theme to practice varied locomotor skills and response to auditory commands
Quick Info
high
25
15m x 15m minimum (larger for bigger groups)
Equipment Required
Boundary cones
8-12 (only if marking boundaries)
Whistle
1
Dish Cones
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Leadership
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Reaction Time
Balance
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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