Prepare and recover with FitKidsMotion
Discover why warm ups and cool downs are crucial for every dance session. We'll show you how to keep children safe and engaged, with easy to follow videos. Both videos accompany all lesson plans and tutorial videos. Join us to enhance your PE lessons and active breaks.
The importance of warm ups and cool downs in dance
Understanding the significance of warm ups and cool downs is important for any physical activity, especially dance. A proper warm up prepares the body for movement, increasing heart rate and blood flow, and making muscles more flexible and less prone to injury. A cool down gradually brings the body back to its resting heart rate, preventing muscle soreness and promoting recovery. FitKidsMotion provides resources that make these essential routines simple and engaging for primary school children, ensuring safe and effective dance sessions.
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Warm up video for primary schools
This engaging warm up video is perfect for getting your students ready to dance. It features fun movements that gently increase heart rate and prepare muscles, making it ideal for the start of any physical activity session.
Cool down video for primary schools
Help children wind down and stretch effectively after their dance or activity session with this calming cool down video. It focuses on gentle stretches and breathing exercises to aid recovery and prevent muscle soreness.
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