Jumping jacks

• Keep neutral head/neck position throughout the exercise "Stand up tall"
• Slight bend of knees when landing
• Arms are straight and reach up overhead

Variations include:

• Moving forward
• Moving backward
• Arms moving up and down in front of body (sagittal plane) rather than out to sides
• Legs moving forward and back (sagittal plane) rather than out to sides

• Lazy arms
  • Cue "Reach up to the sky"
• Stiff knees on landing
  • Cue "Soft bend at knees"

• Increases heart rate and breathing rates
• Practices safe landing technique
• Develops coordination
• Shoulder mobility