Lesson Plan
Step Pattern Progression
Guide 6th graders through progressive step patterns to elevate heart rate and enhance coordination in a 10-minute whole-class warm-up.
This dynamic warm-up primes students’ cardiovascular systems, boosts motor skills, and prepares muscles for deeper fitness activities, reducing injury risk.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup and Review Materials
3 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Safety Brief
1 minute
Step 2
Demonstrate Basic Step
2 minutes
Step 3
Pattern Progression Drills
3 minutes
Step 4
Rhythm Challenge Round
2 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Transition
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Step To The Beat
Objectives
Equipment & Setup
Basic Step Patterns
Progression Sequence
Rhythm Challenge
Cool-Down & Transition
Warm Up
Answer Key
