Which Way Now? Compositional Commands
Dynamic warm-up where students adapt their travelling movements to directional and compositional commands
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where students adapt their travelling movements to directional and compositional commands
Quick Info
8 mins
moderate
25
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Boundary Markers
8-12
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Reaction Time
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
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