The style and delivery refers to the way the sport or activity is communicated to the participants. The way an activity is delivered can have a significant impact on how inclusive it is. Strategies you may use include:

  • Being aware of all the participants in your group
  • Ensuring participants are correctly positioned (for example, within visual range)
  • Using appropriate language for the group
  • Using visual aids and demonstrations
  • Using a buddy system
  • Using appropriate physical assistance — guide a participant’s body parts through a movement
  • Keeping instructions short and to the point
  • Checking for understanding.

WARM-UP

WHAT ‘Physical and Mental Preparation for training and activity such that learning and enjoyment is maximised and risk of injury is reduced’.

WHY Every session must begin with a warm-up.   A warm-up is necessary to prepare the body for exercise by increasing heart rate and blood flow to working muscles. The warm-up should start slow and easy and consist of a general cardiovascular exercise within the individuals capabilities such as walking, jogging, upper body movements if seated etc. Essentially, the goal is to break a sweat. After five to 10 minutes, the warm-up should focus on muscles and movements more specific to the exercise activity planned. Creating a smooth transition from the warm-up to a specific activity is a great way to prevent injuries.

The Warm-up is crucial to:

  • Increase heart rate thus blood flow (pulse raiser), making muscles more pliable
  • Improve oxygen uptake from the blood
  • Increase speed of contraction and relaxation of muscles
  • Increase quality and range of movement
  • Mental Focus
  • Higher temperatures which help nerve transmission and metabolism in muscles 
  • Ignite Motor Neuron Pathways
  • USE AS A TOOL TO ASSESS individuals before commencing the session

You may identify that an individual has difficulty conducting a certain movement etc, allowing you to modify accordingly

HOW The nature of the session will depend on how the warm-up is carried out.

Warm-up Stages:

Stage Element Activity Duration*
1 Pulse raiser Walking to Jogging to Running

CV Machine i.e. Stationery Bike (gradually increasing tempo)

 10 mins
2 Joint Mobilisation Dynamic Stretching 5 mins
3 Mental Focus Reaction Drills  2 – 3 mins
4 Sports Specific Themed Shadow

Drills

 2 – 3 mins

* Times given are guidelines only.  Duration will depend on the temperature, environment & individual e.g. less time will be required for a pulse raiser in hot temperatures.