Warm Up & Cool Down PE Poster | RAMP Method

A student-friendly Warm Up & Cool Down PE poster explaining the RAMP warm-up method and the key stages of an effective cool-down. Perfect for secondary school PE classrooms, sports halls, fitness suites and changing-room displays.

This PE display resource provides students with a clear visual reminder of why warming up and cooling down are important, alongside practical examples they can apply during lessons.

The warm-up section introduces the RAMP method:

R Raise
Raise heart rate and body temperature through activities such as jogging, skipping and side steps.

A Activate
Activate the muscles required for exercise using movements such as squats, lunges and bridges.

M
Move joints through a controlled range of movement using activities such as arm circles, hip rotations and walking lunges.

P
Gradually increase the intensity of the warm-up using short sprints, quick feet and sport-specific movements.

The cool-down section introduces three simple stages:

1 Lower the Intensity
Gradually transition from exercise towards rest.

2 Stretch
Use controlled stretches for the main muscles used during exercise.

3 – Recover
Focus on controlled breathing, hydration and recovery.

The poster also explains the key reasons for warming up and cooling down, making it useful for reinforcing learning during practical PE lessons.

Suitable for:
Core PE
PE support
Cambridge National Sport Studies support
Fitness lessons
PE classroom and sports hall displays
Warm-up and cool-down teaching

The clean, modern design uses clear headings, simple illustrations and concise language so students can refer to it independently during lessons.

Format: display poster.

Ideal for printing, laminating and displaying permanently within a PE department.