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      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

      1. Move: balancing successfully on a range of body parts requires holding each balance completely still.
      2. Think: selecting balances to link together requires careful planning and reflection.
      3. Feel: striving to improve the quality of our balance sequences demonstrates self-motivation.
      4. 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

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What helps us stretch further and improve flexibility safely?

      forcing stretches
      moving quickly
      Correct answer: correct technique
      copying others

      Q2.
      How does thinking back and reflecting help us during flexibility activities?

      Correct answer: helps us improve
      adds distraction
      stops learning
      makes us rush

      Q3.
      What helps us keep trying to improve our flexibility?

      Correct answer: determination
      rushing
      distractions
      stopping early

      Q4.
      When observing others, what do we need to help us learn and improve?

      to take over
      ignoring skills
      to rush ahead
      Correct answer: respect

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What must we do to be successful in balancing on a range of body parts?

      use good shapes
      be quick
      Correct answer: hold completely still
      have strong muscles

      Q2.
      What helps us choose balances that link together well?

      quick decisions
      Correct answer: careful planning
      strong muscles
      fast movement

      Q3.
      What do we show when we work hard to improve our balance sequence?

      body shapes
      Correct answer: self-motivation
      difficult balances
      strong muscles

      Q4.
      Why is it important to link balances in a sequence?

      Correct answer: helps with the flow
      because it's the rule
      looks very fast
      to take risks

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