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Lesson 6 of 6
  • Year 8

Balance

In this lesson, we will develop your stabilising muscles to improve your balance and posture. In athletics, stability and core strength is key to being a successful athlete and required in all athletic events.

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  • Year 8

Balance

In this lesson, we will develop your stabilising muscles to improve your balance and posture. In athletics, stability and core strength is key to being a successful athlete and required in all athletic events.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will learn about balance.
  2. Pupils will learn to use core strength to support dynamic balance.
  3. Pupils will learn to show commitment and effort to an activity.
  4. Pupils will learn to be resilient.

Equipment

6 household items.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of these activities requires most balance?

1500m long distance race
Correct answer: Position in the blocks at the start of the 100m sprint

Q2.
It is easier to balance when your arms are straight down by your side. True or false?

Correct answer: False
True

Q3.
Stretches should be performed in both a warm-up and a cool-down. True or false?

False
Correct answer: True

Assessment exit quiz

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3 Questions

Q1.
In which 3 of the following disciplines is balance and core strength needed?

3000m
Correct answer: Gymnnastics
Correct answer: Pole Vault
Correct answer: Triple Jump

Q2.
Exercise helps us lead a healthy lifestyle. How many minutes of exercise should young people (aged 5 - 18) do per day?

20 minutes
40 minutes
Correct answer: 60 minutes

Q3.
Jessica Ennis-Hill won a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics in which athletics event?

Hammer
Correct answer: Heptathlon
High Jump
Hurdles