Effective Warm-Ups for Year 6

Effective Warm-Ups for Year 6

A Practical PE Lesson Learning to Lead Safe and Engaging Warm-Ups

Lesson Overview

40-minute practical PE lesson Focus on understanding and leading warm-ups Working in small groups to design routines Everyone gets to be a leader today! Based on UK National Curriculum for PE

WALT - We Are Learning To...

Understand WHY warming up is important Design a safe warm-up with different parts Lead our friends through warm-up exercises Watch and help others stay safe during exercise

Success Criteria - How We Know We've Succeeded

I can explain why we warm up before exercise I can create a warm-up with pulse raising, mobility, and stretching I can confidently lead my group through exercises I can watch my friends and help them stay safe

Think and Share

What happens to your body when you exercise without warming up first? Can you think of any warm-up exercises you've done before?

Why Do We Warm Up?

Increases heart rate gradually Reduces risk of injury Prepares muscles and joints for exercise Improves performance Gets our mind ready for activity

The Three Parts of an Effective Warm-Up

Group Brainstorm Activity

Work in pairs List warm-up exercises you know Think about: jogging, stretches, arm circles Share your ideas with the class We'll use these ideas for our warm-ups!

Resources for Your Warm-Up Design

Task cards with exercise ideas Pulse raising: jogging, star jumps, high knees Mobility: arm circles, leg swings, neck rolls Stretching: lunges, calf stretches, side bends Remember: keep it safe and fun!

Design Your 5-Minute Warm-Up

Groups of 3 students Create a 5-minute warm-up routine Include: pulse raising, mobility, and stretching Use the task cards for ideas Practice your routine together Choose who will lead each part

Leading Your Warm-Up - Top Tips

Speak clearly and loudly Demonstrate each exercise first Count or use music for timing Watch your group - are they keeping up? Encourage everyone and keep it positive! Remember safety first

Time to Lead!

Each group leads their warm-up Other group follows along Leaders: demonstrate clearly and encourage Followers: try your best and be supportive Everyone gives positive feedback Remember our success criteria!