Warm-Up True or False: Run to Your Answer

The teacher reads statements about warming up and students travel to the true or false zone with a different move each time. They warm up while clearing up how and why to warm up.

How to play

1. A center zone plus two zones ten meters away: true on the right, false on the left, marked with cones. Easy jog between zones to learn the layout (2 min).
2. Statements 1-4 with jogging and side shuffles. Examples: 'Warming up raises muscle temperature' (T); 'If it's hot out, you don't need to warm up' (F). Explain each answer in one sentence (3 min).
3. Statements 5-8 with high knees and butt kicks. Examples: 'A warm-up should go from low to higher intensity' (T); 'The longer, the better' (F) (3 min).
4. Each group of four proposes a statement, reads it, and the class runs to its answer (2 min).

Rules

• Wait in the center until the statement is finished.
• If unsure, you can go to the center and decide on a count of three.
• Don't laugh at wrong answers: explain the answer to everyone.
• Reach the zones without pushing or cutting inside.

Variations

Adaptations

• Deaf or hard-of-hearing students: statements are also shown on a whiteboard or tablet.
• Wheelchair users: zones are moved in to six meters and they travel freely.
• Students with reading or comprehension difficulties: a partner restates each sentence in other words.

Learning goals

• Know the basic reasons for warming up.
• Correct common myths about warming up.
• Activate the body with varied movement.

Equipment for a class of 25

• cones: 8

Teacher tip

Prepare ten short statements with no word tricks. Keep each explanation to one sentence so the group doesn't cool down.

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