Static balances

Dynamic and combined balance sequences

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Warm up

Movement: can you balance in different ways with an appreciation of the task?

Physical education

Movement: can you jump in different ways using the appropriate technique?

Movement: can you throw with accuracy whilst on the move?

Movement: can you perform fine and gross motor skills?

This unit will support the development of quality movement by focusing on form, body control and foundational movement skills such as agility, balance and coordination. Pupils will be challenged to accurately replicate an increasingly complex variety of movements with control and fluency.

Remote learning: moving with confidence

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

a point is for static balance and a patch is for dynamic balance

balancing on a patch is much harder than balancing on a point

a patch is only used for jumping, while a point is used for landing

a point is a small body part touching the floor, while a patch is a large area

What is the difference between a 'point' and a 'patch' in gymnastics balances?

move your arms in circles to build momentum

keep your centre of mass directly over your base of support

make sure your belly button is as far from your feet as possible

What must you do to stay steady in a 'static' balance?

locking your elbows to keep your arms perfectly stiff

closing your eyes to improve your concentration

engaging your core muscles and keeping your body aligned

holding your breath for as long as possible

What is essential for safety and stability when holding your weight on your hands (like in 'crow pose')?

it is the "force that keeps you moving" once you have started a jump or a hop

special receptors in your muscles and joints send signals to the brain

it is the ability to recover quickly after you fall

it ensures your centre of mass stays outside of your base of support

When performing a balance, how does proprioception help you stay steady and maintain control?

there is no difference; they are just different words for the same movement

a hop uses both feet for take-off, but a jump only uses one

a jump takes-off and lands on both feet, but a hop uses just the one foot

a jump is for distance, but a hop is only for height

What is the technical difference between a jump and a hop?

What does swinging your arms in preparation for a jump help build?

keeping your knees locked straight throughout the jump

pulling your elbows into your chest during takeoff

extending your ankles, knees and hips simultaneously

When performing a 'tuck jump,' which of these is a key part of the 'triple extension' needed to explode off the floor?

it allows you to analyse and refine technique

How might filming your performance help to improve your future performance?

Exit Quiz

What is the difference between a 'point' and a 'patch' in gymnastics balances?