SECTION V: DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRACTICE SESSIONS 

Note:  Providers are responsible for a safe and effective delivery of physical tasks training based 

on the recommendations of qualified staff whom they select.  The following is a suggested 

program developed by exercise physiologist Tim Ryan.  Providers may vary the physical tasks 

training guidelines (but not the benchmark minimums) at their discretion consistent with the goals 

of the statewide core curriculum.   

Stretching Exercises 

The following stretching exercises should be included in each physical training session spending 

approximately one minute per exercise.  It is important not to over stretch during these stretching 

exercises preceding the aerobic and weight training sessions.  A more aggressive stretch and 

hold sequence can be accomplished following the aerobic and weight training sessions when the 

muscles are warm and the likelihood of over stretching and injury is at a minimum.  Additional 

stretching exercises can be found in Appendix E targeted at specific muscle groups to improve 

flexibility. 

1. Arms: Triceps 

2. Arms: Biceps 

3. Side Benders 

4. Lower Leg: Gastroc 

5. Upper Leg: Quadriceps 

6. Flexors 

7. Groin: Thigh Adductors 

8. Hip Oblique 

9. Hamstrings: Knee to Chest 

10. Hamstrings: Leg Raise 

11. Lower Back: Extensions/Gluteal 

12. Neck Circles