Warm Up Athletics Activities for Year 6

A sustained endurance run where students learn pacing strategies and build cardiovascular fitness over 3 minutes of continuous movement

Progressive acceleration runs building from 50% to 80% speed to prepare students for athletic activities

Dynamic bouncing sequence to activate leg muscles and prepare for jumping activities

Dynamic warm-up specifically designed to prepare muscles and joints for throwing activities

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

High-energy tag game where players with balls cannot be tagged, promoting teamwork and tactical thinking

A dynamic warm-up where students move around beanbags and must quickly find a different one when signalled

Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the space and quickly form pairs or groups by touching specific body parts together in response to teacher calls

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

Fast-paced reaction game where students sprint to safety zones when their team's category is called

A fast-paced reaction game where students sprint based on geography knowledge calls

Teams of 4 collect teammates one by one while running around cones in a chain formation

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

Dynamic tagging game using coloured cones to develop explosive reactions and cardiovascular preparation

Dynamic warm-up using compass directions with progressive movement challenges and baton exchanges

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

Dynamic warm-up activity using cones to develop jumping patterns, spatial awareness, and reaction skills

Establish proper distance running technique through guided practice and form checks

Progressive dynamic movements preparing body for intense athletic activity

Four-corner circuit with different exercises to prepare body for athletic activities

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