Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Warming Up: Getting Our Bodies Ready

Let's learn how to get our bodies ready for fun and games! Warming up helps us play safely and have a great time.

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What & Why

A warm-up is a set of gentle movements you do before you play hard, run, or do sports. Think of it like waking up your muscles!We warm up to keep our bodies safe from ouchies, like a pulled muscle. It also helps us run faster, jump higher, and play our best!
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Example 1 — Marching Like a Toy Soldier

This move wakes up your legs and gets your heart ready!Stand up tall and proud.Lift one knee up high, like you're in a parade.As your knee goes up, swing the opposite arm forward.Now switch! Lift the other knee and swing the other arm.Keep marching in your spot for about 20 steps.
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Example 2 — Arm Circles

Let's get those arms and shoulders ready for throwing and swinging!Stand with your feet a little bit apart.Hold your arms straight out to your sides, like an airplane.Start making small circles with your arms going forward.After 10 circles, make 10 bigger circles.Now, do it again but make the circles go backward!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What is a warm-up?
A.Gentle moves to get your body ready for play.
B.Taking a nap before a game.
C.Eating a big snack.
D.Putting on a warm coat.
Beginner
You are about to play tag with your friends. What is the BEST thing to do first?
A.Start running and chasing each other right away.
B.Sit on the bench and talk about the rules.
C.Do some marching in place and arm circles together.
D.See who can stand still the longest.
Beginner
Why is it important to warm up?
A.To make the game start later.
B.To help keep our bodies safe from getting hurt.
C.To show off our new shoes.
D.To make our muscles tired before we play.

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Let's learn how to get our bodies ready for fun and games! Warming up helps us play safely and have a great time.

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