Preparing for Cross Country Fun
Year 2-3 PE Getting Ready for Our Running Adventure Building Skills, Setting Goals, Having Fun!
Why Do We Run Cross Country?
Keeps our hearts and bodies strong Helps us feel happy and energetic We can challenge ourselves It's fun to run with friends We learn to never give up
Warm-Up Time!
Follow the Leader movements Jogging on the spot Arm circles and stretches Jumping jacks Get our muscles ready to move
Good Running Form
Head up, looking forward Arms bent and swinging gently Relaxed hands (not tight fists) Land on the middle of your feet Breathe steadily - in through nose, out through mouth
Practice Course Fun
Run through cone obstacles Practice smooth turns Focus on good form Run with a buddy Give encouraging words
Run and Rest Relay Teams
{"left":"Take turns running 30 meters\nWalk back to recover\nCheer for your teammates","right":"Pass the beanbag smoothly\nRemember to breathe deeply\nDrink water between turns"}
Setting Our Running Goals
What is one thing you want to improve about your running? Maybe: running further, better breathing, helping teammates, or having more fun?
Remember for Next Time
Warm up before running Use good running form Pace yourself - don't start too fast Encourage your friends Have fun and do your best Being active makes us healthy and happy!