Year 9
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.
Year 9
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.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about balance.
- Pupils will learn to use core strength to support dynamic balance.
- Pupils will learn to show commitment and effort to an activity.
- 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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3 Questions
Q1.
Which of these activities requires most balance?
1500m long distance race
Q2.
It is easier to balance when your arms are straight down by your side. True or false?
True
Q3.
Stretches should be performed in both a warm-up and a cool-down. True or false?
False
3 Questions
Q1.
In which 3 of the following disciplines is balance and core strength needed?
3000m
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
Q3.
Jessica Ennis-Hill won a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics in which athletics event?
Hammer
High Jump
Hurdles