Partner Balance Challenge
Work with a partner to create four different balances using various body parts in contact with the floor
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About This Activity
Work with a partner to create four different balances using various body parts in contact with the floor
Quick Info
low
20
8m x 6m minimum
Equipment Required
Mats or soft surface
1 per pair
Contact point reference cards
1 set
Stopwatches
1 per pair
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 5
Year 6
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Self Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Team Play
Balance
Body Control
Coordination
Stability
Activity Type
Skill Game
Fitness Activity
Weather
All Weather
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