KS3 · Physical education · Year 9
Balance and precision in action
Parkour: control, confidence and creativity
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Your learning goal
I can confidently perform both static and moving balances on rails and benches demonstrating accuracy, precision and control.
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Balance and precision in action: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can confidently perform both static and moving balances on rails and benches demonstrating accuracy, precision and control.
Key learning points
- Move: balancing confidently requires core stability, proprioception and good posture to maintain control.
- Think: maintaining balance demands sustained concentration to ensure that movements are performed with precision.
- Feel: overcoming balance challenges results in a sense of accomplishment and increased confidence.
- Connect: collaborating effectively with peers develops communication skills and demonstrates respect to achieve goals.
Words to know
- proprioception
- the body’s ability to sense its position and orientation in space without relying on visual input
- stability
- the ability to maintain control of your body during movement, landings or when holding a position
- posture
- the body's alignment and control during movement is crucial for maintaining balance, efficiency and safety
Common mistakes
Pupils often look down at their feet and lack core stability when balancing, which shifts their centre of gravity so they are off balance.
Pupils should focus on looking slightly forward on a stable point at eye level and learn how to engage their core when balancing.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Students must not be told to step on the supports at the ends of the benches as this can tip them; use the central beam. Spend longer on static balances if necessary as the ability to balance from a still position is crucial before moving to dynamic balances. Ensure distance between mats & walls.