Body control: balance, stretching, and stability
Aligned to SHAPE 1 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Balance is keeping your body steady so you do not fall over, and you can practice it just like any skill. Stretching keeps your muscles loose and ready to move. Good body control helps you start, stop, and change direction without tumbling.
Worked example
Stand like a flamingo on one foot and count to five, then switch feet. Hold your arms out wide to help you stay steady, like a tightrope walker.
Practice questions
- Balance on one foot to a count of 5.
- Walk heel-to-toe along a tape line.
- Show a slow, gentle stretch you can hold.
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Control del cuerpo: equilibrio, estiramientos y estabilidad
El equilibrio es mantener tu cuerpo estable para no caerte, y puedes practicarlo como cualquier habilidad. Los estiramientos mantienen tus músculos sueltos y listos para moverse. Un buen control del cuerpo te ayuda a arrancar, detenerte y cambiar de dirección sin tropezar.
Ejemplo: Párate como un flamenco en un solo pie y cuenta hasta cinco, luego cambia de pie. Extiende los brazos bien abiertos para mantenerte estable, como si caminaras sobre una cuerda floja.
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