Superhero Warm-up
Superhero warm-up: students train like superheroes — flying, lifting heavy objects, super strength and super speed.
How to play
- Each student picks an imaginary superhero.
- Flight training: jog with arms out and change direction.
- Super strength: squats lifting an imaginary car; super speed: 5 m sprints.
- Shield: hold a 10-second plank to block the enemy attack.
Rules
- Superheroes never crash.
- Train each power for as long as the teacher says.
Variations
Easier
No sprints and plank on knees.
Standard
Five powers, 30 seconds each.
Harder
Power stations circuit, switching every 40 seconds.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: upper-body powers.
- Asthma: gentle high knees instead of sprints.
Learning goals
- Activate different fitness components through play.
- Keep young students motivated.
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