(FMS) - Stability Skills
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These skills enable children to maintain balance and control when they are in standing in place (static) and when moving (dynamic).
Static Balance - This is what most people think of when we talk about balance. Static balances involve holding a position for an extended time.
Look-Fors:
Advanced skills – Balance skills are similar no matter the support leg. Arms are not needed to help maintain balance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGPZ3wg5wkc
Static Balance - This is what most people think of when we talk about balance. Static balances involve holding a position for an extended time.
Look-Fors:
- Support leg is still with foot flat on the ground
- Keep the head up and focus on a stationary object
- Trunk is stable and straight
- Arms are raised and still
- Non-support leg is still and helping maintain balance
Advanced skills – Balance skills are similar no matter the support leg. Arms are not needed to help maintain balance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGPZ3wg5wkc
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Dynamic Balance
Look-Fors:
Look-Fors:
- Establish a wide base of support to be more stable
- Lower centre of gravity by bending knees or arms
- Centre of gravity is over base of support to be more stable
- Shift centre of gravity carefully to move, while maintaining balance
- Shift weight from one body part to another to take new position (pose)
- Movement is fluid and balance is maintained
- Position arms and legs effectively to maintain balance
- Use different body parts for counterbalance, as needed
- Keep focus on an external object to help maintain balance
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Landing
Look-Fors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXnYbOGK2vE
Look-Fors:
- Feet are apart
- Knees are bent to help absorb impact
- Pull stomach in and bottom is under for support
- Arms are stretched in front for more balance
- Head is up and looking ahead
- Hold landing for a few seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXnYbOGK2vE
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Rotating
Rotating in physical activities includes a variety of movements where the body moves through space and around its own axis. Some examples include twisting, rolling, turning and spinning.
Look-Fors:
Rotating in physical activities includes a variety of movements where the body moves through space and around its own axis. Some examples include twisting, rolling, turning and spinning.
Look-Fors:
- in turning/twisting activities, part of the body is stable, and the turn happens around this part
- to increase the speed of a turn/twist/roll - arms and legs are pulled close to the body
- to decrease the speed, arms and legs are extended away from the body
- hands are often used for support or push off
- be careful to avoid twisting/rotating hinge joints (e.g. knee, elbow)
- rotate under control
- be aware of surroundings and check for possible dangers (i.e., sharp edges, walls, rocks)