Progressive Joint Mobility (High School)
Progressive head-to-toe joint mobility to start a high school lesson, led by the students themselves.
How to play
- Ankles and knees: circles and bend-and-straighten.
- Hips: big circles and openers.
- Spine and shoulders: rotations and arm circles.
- Neck and wrists: gentle movements; one student leads each block.
Rules
- Progress from small to large range.
- No pain.
- No full neck circles.
Variations
Easier
Gentle, guided movements.
Standard
Full sequence led by students.
Harder
Mobility while traveling.
Adaptations
- Injuries: skip the affected joint.
- Limited mobility: seated.
Learning goals
- Prepare the joints.
- Gain independence in warming up.
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