Creative Gymnastics and Body Control · Gymnastics

Static and Dynamic Balances

Creating interesting shapes using different points of contact with the ground.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which body parts make the sturdiest base for a balance?
  2. 2How does squeezing our muscles help us stay still?
  3. 3Can we create a balance that looks like a bridge or a tree?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Gymnastics
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Active Bodies and Healthy Minds
Unit: Creative Gymnastics and Body Control
Period: Gymnastics

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