Daily Physical Activity in Schools

Daily Physical Activity in Schools | Sample Activities for Students
GRADES 4 TO 8
The following warm-up and cool-down stretches have been adapted from Ophea,
H&PE Curriculum Support Documents, Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2000.
NECK
Neck Stretches
Slowly tilt head to the right side,
moving right ear towards right
shoulder. Hold.
Repeat on left side.
Slowly tilt head forward, moving chin
towards chest. Hold.
Slowly roll head across chest from
shoulder to shoulder in a half circle.
Repeat four times.
Neck and Shoulder Stretch
Without moving shoulders, turn head
to one side and look over your shoulder.
Hold.
Repeat on same side, then do twice on
the other side.
SHOULDERS
Shoulder Stretches
(activity for range of motion)
Move shoulders up and down, first
one, then the other, then both at the
same time.
Move shoulders forward and backward
together, or one at a time.
Shoulder Shrug and Roll
(activity for range of motion)
Shrug shoulders up towards ears and
hold. Repeat three times.
With arms down by sides, slowly roll
shoulders forward in a circular motion.
Repeat, doing five circles forward.
Slowly roll shoulders backward in a
circular motion. Repeat, doing five
circles backward.
Reach and Stretch
Stand with hands clasped and arms
stretched over the head.
Pull arms backward gently and hold.
ARMS
Upper Arm Stretch
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Raise right arm above the head and
bend elbow so the right hand rests at
the back of the neck or upper back.
Place left hand on right elbow.
Press the elbow slightly backward
until a gentle stretch is felt in the right
upper arm. Hold.
Repeat with left arm.
Arm Circles
(activity for range of motion)
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold arms straight out to the sides.
Slowly circle arms forward and
backward.
Repeat with arms bent.
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