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

Lesson Plan

Step Pattern Progression

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Setup and Review Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Safety Brief

Step 2

Demonstrate Basic Step

Step 3

Pattern Progression Drills

Step 4

Rhythm Challenge Round

Step 5

Cool-Down & Transition

Slide Deck

Step To The Beat

Objectives

Equipment & Setup

Basic Step Patterns

Progression Sequence

Rhythm Challenge

Cool-Down & Transition

Warm Up

Answer Key

Step It Up!

Lori Danko