Moving well: can you balance on a range of body parts and link them together?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can balance on a range of body parts and link the balances together.
Key learning points
- Move: balancing successfully on a range of body parts requires holding each balance completely still.
- Think: selecting balances to link together requires careful planning and reflection.
- Feel: striving to improve the quality of our balance sequences demonstrates self-motivation.
- Connect: watching the performance of others carefully requires respect.
Keywords
Balance - the ability to maintain a stable and controlled body position
Link - connecting movements and balances together so they flow
Self-motivation - the ability to push yourself to take action and keep going without needing others to encourage you
Common misconception
Balance is something you just need in gymnastics.
Balance is needed in many everyday activities and across many different sports.
Equipment
A dice and a safe space to work in.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What helps us stretch further and improve flexibility safely?
Q2.How does thinking back and reflecting help us during flexibility activities?
Q3.What helps us keep trying to improve our flexibility?
Q4.When observing others, what do we need to help us learn and improve?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What must we do to be successful in balancing on a range of body parts?
Q2.What helps us choose balances that link together well?
Q3.What do we show when we work hard to improve our balance sequence?
Q4.Why is it important to link balances in a sequence?
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