The warm up phase is an essential part of physical activity that prepares both the body and mind. It raises the heart rate and body temperature while stretching the muscles and joints to reduce injury risk. An example warm up includes 5 minutes of light jogging combined with gentle exercises, followed by mobility and stretching exercises to fully prepare the body for the main activity.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
THE WARM UP
WARM UP PHASE
The warm up phase is essential.
 It prepares the body and mind for work.
 It must raise the heart rate to increase blood flow to the muscles.
 It must include stretching exercises to prepare the muscles and joints for work.
 It raises the body temperature.
 It reduces the possibility of injury.
 It should complement the main part of the session.
A WARM UP PHASE EXAMPLE
JOGGING
o Five minutes gentle run along with different gentle exercises (hops, squats…),

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MOBILITY AND STRETCHING EXERCISES.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
STRENGTH EXERCISES