Dynamic warmups

Course Aim:

To explore the fundamental considerations when warming up

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • checkmarkDefine the importance of a sound warm up and why you may wish to complete one
  • checkmarkDetail some of the key areas of development and how to begin designing dynamic warm ups
  • checkmarkPerform standing neck, shoulder, thoracic spine & hip exercises
  • checkmarkUnderstand the teaching point associated with each movement
  • checkmarkPerform squat and lunge exercises, understanding the teaching point associated with each movement
  • checkmarkPerform horizontal upper body exercises and a couple of more challenging movements
  • checkmarkUnderstand the teaching point associated with each movement
  • checkmarkPerform dynamic gait drills and understand the teaching point associated with each movement
  • checkmarkDetail at least four warmups

Course Content

7 lessons - 10 review quizes - 1 summative assessment - 2.7 hours Duration

DWU L1 - Course overview

DWU L2 - The importance of the warm up

DWU L2 RQ1

DWU L2 RQ2

DWU L3 - Standing - Fundamental warm up exercises

DWU L3 RQ1

DWU L3 RQ2

DWU L4 - Standing - Squats and lunges - Fundamental warm up exercises

DWU L4 RQ1

DWU L4 RQ2

DWU L5 - Horizontal upper body exercises and more challenging movements

DWU L5 RQ1

DWU L5 RQ2

DWU L6 - Dynamic gait drills

DWU L6 RQ1

DWU L6 RQ2

DWU L7 - Example workouts - part one

DWU L8 - Example workouts - part two

DWU SA1