Warm Up Athletics Activities for KS3

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

Dynamic warm-up activity developing explosive leg power through exaggerated bounding movements with coordinated arm and leg drive

Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork

Dynamic warm-up using directional commands to activate body systems and improve reaction times

Dynamic warm-up where students respond to compass direction calls by running to designated bases positioned as North, South, East, and West

Students navigate between compass points in a coordinated pattern, developing spatial awareness and reaction time

Fast-paced chasing game where thieves steal cones while defenders try to tag them, developing acceleration, deceleration, and reaction time.

A comprehensive 10-minute dynamic warm-up specifically designed to prepare athletes for explosive movements including sprinting, jumping and throwing

Progressive warm-up developing hand-to-hand coordination and communication while building to running pace

Fast-paced warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number commands with specific actions (1=floor touch, 2=jump, 3=both hands floor)

Progressive cardiovascular warm-up incorporating jogging, dynamic stretches (arm circles, high knees, butt kicks), walking lunges, leg swings, and ball familiarisation activities to prepare the body for vigourous circuit training

High-energy warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number calls by performing specific actions, with opportunities for student creativity

Student-led fitness circuit targeting specific components (speed, agility, endurance) with team coaching and rotation through challenge stations

Dynamic tag game where taggers use frisbees to tag opponents below the waist. Tagged players freeze with arms wide and can be freed by teammates crawling through their legs.

A dynamic shoulder warm-up using javelins or poles to prepare throwing muscles through controlled circular movements

Dynamic warm-up activity where students practice leapfrogging over partners in stable base positions, developing explosive power and safe vaulting technique

Progressive movement circuit including lunge walks, bear walks, flat-footed squats, sumo/duck walks and crocodile/spiderman crawls to prepare body for technical skill work

A chasing game where students run only on marked lines with caught players becoming blockers

Fast-paced partner activity where students try to gently tap their partner's toes while avoiding being tapped themselves, developing footwork, agility and reaction time

Students work in pairs where one leads a comprehensive warm-up including all four components (stretching, heart rate, muscle preparation, mental focus) while their partner assesses and provides constructive feedback using two stars and a wish format

High-energy partner tagging game where students must react quickly to their team name being called and sprint to safety before being tagged

Dynamic warm-up game where teams collect bean bags from a central area using crab walk technique, then steal from each other's piles to accumulate the most