Fundamental Skills using Balance Beams

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

K, 1, 2

Overview

This resource is a balance beam lesson focusing on dismounts and balance beam movements. It includes several movements that students can do to enhance their balance, coordination, weight transfer, and directionality skills. 

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): KG

PE19.K.1.1

Attempt to hop, gallop, jog, run, slide, skip, jump, and leap while maintaining balance.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 1

PE19.1.1.3

Perform jumping and landing actions with balance.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 1

PE19.1.1.7

Transfer weight from one body part to another in self-space with both narrow and curled body shapes.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.1.5

Balance on different bases of support, combining levels and shapes.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.1.7

Transition weight from various bases of support by:

  • Transferring weight from feet to different body parts while maintaining balance.

  • Rolling in different directions with both a narrow and curled body shape.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Dynamic PE

License Type

Custom
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