Warm-ups/Cool-downs: 5-10 minutes

Instructions:
• Explain to the children that it is important to warm up before they engage in any vigorous physical activity and then to cool down afterwards.

• The purpose of the warm-up is to stretch the muscles and circulate the blood to all parts of the body. Cool-downs are done after a vigorous physical activity. The cool-down helps the body return to a resting state slowly.

• Try the following routines with the children. Start with the arm, shoulder, knee and waist movement. Engage them in some light to moderate activity with brief dance steps.

• Cool down by repeating the arm, shoulder, knee and waist movements.

Active Energizer Purpose: To energize the group and familiarize them with warm-up and cool-down activities.

Tasks for Facilitator: Familiarize yourself with the movements.

Materials Needed:
• Boom box
• Upbeat music tape or CD
• Warm-up and cool-down steps-see the next page