Warm Up Athletics Activities for KS4

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

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

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

Students work in pairs to create and demonstrate their own warm-up sequence to prepare the class for physical activity

Small groups plan and lead warm-up routines for the class, developing leadership skills and movement knowledge