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Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of exercise songs to enjoy every day

The once-a-year sports day is a precious time to feel the children’s growth!

Here, we introduce recommended exercise songs for daycare and kindergarten sports days!

From warm-ups to tunes perfect for fun dances, we’ve gathered only bright, energizing songs.

Kids might feel nervous on the big day, but if they practice exercises to lively music beforehand, they should be able to relax!

We hope both children and adults create wonderful memories at sports day.

Let’s enjoy doing exercises together every day!

Recommended for daycare and kindergarten sports days! A collection of exercise songs you can enjoy every day (31–40)

superstarKetsumeishi

This song features a captivating blend of hip-hop and pop, filled with messages of positivity and encouragement.

It celebrates everyone’s innate talents and charms, emphasizing the importance of believing in one’s potential.

Released on November 4, 2020 as Ketsumeishi’s 33rd single, it was also selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan starting October 3 of the same year.

The music video, filmed entirely in India, visually expresses its brightness and uplifting message.

Perfect as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic festivals, this track energizes listeners and gently supports those striving toward their goals—truly an ideal anthem of encouragement.

Rocky Themebirukonti

Every ROCKY Training Montage in Order
Rocky Themebirukonti

It’s a classic known as a pinnacle of sports music.

With its exhilarating, powerful brass section and a melody that resonates with those who strive, this piece delivers a universal message of effort and challenge.

Composed for a film released in 1977, Bill Conti crafted it with great care to fit the scenes perfectly, all within a limited budget of $25,000.

It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Ideal as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic events, it’s widely loved as an encouraging anthem that most people have heard at least once and that boosts the determination to keep going.

Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai

[Sports Day Dance with Choreography Guide] The Spell of Arara [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Recital, Kids’ Dance]
Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai

An energetic song that people of all ages can enjoy, expressing everyday events and feelings with words that sound like a mysterious spell.

Its bright, light-hearted melody and fun lyrics are sure to lift your spirits.

With a catchy rhythm and memorable phrases, it’s a perfect track to get everyone excited at a school sports day.

Released in July 2004, this piece was used for about eight years as the ending theme of the popular anime Chibi Maruko-chan, becoming hugely popular among children.

The lyrics are by Momoko Sakura, and the music is by Mayo Okamoto.

It’s an ideal song for dancing at sports days and events—highly recommended for making up your own choreography and having fun.

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)
Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

The EntertainerScott Joplin

The Entertainer – Piano – Joplin
The EntertainerScott Joplin

This piano piece is characterized by syncopated rhythms and a light, buoyant melody, combining a bright, pop-like atmosphere.

Its lively, energetic phrases make it a perfect match for entrance marches at sports days or as background music for calisthenics.

Originally composed by Scott Joplin in 1902, it gained renewed fame through Marvin Hamlisch’s arrangement for the 1973 film The Sting, which won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Its distinctive rhythm and melodic lines make it easy to use as a march, and its familiar, singable tune appeals to everyone.

Ideal for bringing sparkle to entrance and exit scenes at school sports events, it’s recommended for those who want to create a vibrant, energetic mood.

Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of exercise songs you can enjoy every day (41–50)

swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu

"Tsubame" / YOASOBI with Midories Official Music Video
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu

It’s a pop song that sings of hope for the future.

Released in October 2021, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program “Hirogare! Iro Tori Dori.” Born from a collaboration between YOASOBI and the group Midories, the piece beautifully blends children’s pure voices with electronic sounds.

It was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in October and November 2021, warming the hearts of even more people.

Along with its grand melody, it carries a powerful message that small individual actions can create great change, making it an excellent choice for dynamic moments in group gymnastics performances.

It’s a perfect track as BGM for synchronized large-group routines at school sports festivals and athletic meets.

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

A powerful anthem that gives you a push in those youthful moments.

Released by Sambomaster in February 2010, this song carries a warm message that boosts self-affirmation and the spirit to take on challenges.

Centered on themes of “not giving up,” “moving forward,” and “possibility,” it offers a gentle embrace for everyone’s anxieties and doubts while giving the courage to take a new step.

It has been featured in a Nissan commercial and as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, resonating with many hearts.

It’s a classic that students training for sports festivals, as well as anyone standing at a crossroads in life, should hear.