Balancing Chapter 21 Exam Questions

Student name:__________

1) The parts of the body that holds one in balance and therefore is touching the floor is called the _________________________.

2) For a stationary balance, the __________________ should be aligned over the base of support.

3) Precontrol level tasks can be repeated at the control level but with the focus on refinement _________ instead of exploration.

4) Children are asked to maintain stillness for at least ________ seconds.

5) Extension of free body parts may add to the aesthetic value of balance but more importantly, it can create a counterbalance thereby providing more ___________ to the balance.

6) All of the concepts below should be emphasized when teaching balancing except that

A) it is easier to balance over a wide base of support, than a narrow one.
B) for stationary balances, the center of gravity should be aligned over the base of support.
C) for dynamic balances, movements cover space.
D) extensions to one side of the body beyond the base of support necessitate extensions in the opposite direction.

7) Maintaining a desired shape in a stationary position is called

A) dynamic balance.
B) momentary balance.
C) fixed balance.
D) static balance.

8) All of the following are important cues for static balancing at the control level except

A) tight muscles.
B) stillness.
C) line of gravity.
D) extensions.

9) Dynamic balance includes all but which of the following?

A) walking a balance beam
B) riding a skateboard
C) walking on stilts
D) balance on a balance board

10) Balance and transfer of weight are combined for a contrast in stillness and action at

A) the precontrol level of skill development.
B) the control level of skill development.
C) the utilization level of skill development.
D) the proficiency level of skill development.

11) Balance is defined as:

A) stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of the vertical axis
B) strong muscles to take weight on hands
C) an extraneous motion that is pleasing to the human eye
D) one-foot takeoff to a landing on the other foot

12) When observing for correct balancing experiences, which is probably helpful?

A) using a narrow base of support for beginner
B) center of gravity should be higher on the upper torso
C) standing on the ground and lowering the center of gravity
D) standing on the ground and raising the center of gravity

13) At the precontrol level, appropriate experiences include all except:

A) exploring the use of different body parts as bases of support
B) balancing symmetrically and nonsymmetrically
C) using wide bases to balance
D) stopping in balanced positions

14) An example of static balance is:

A) a headstand
B) traveling on low gymnastics equipment
C) a jumping handspring
D) traveling on a large apparatus

15) In the National Standards & Grade Level Outcomes for Physical Education, students should be ready to demonstrate quality balances with muscular tension and extensions of free body parts by the end of grade _____.

A) 5
B) 4
C) 3
D) 2

16) When concept of base of support is introduced at which generic level of skill proficiency?

A) proficiency
B) utilization
C) control
D) precontrol

17) Which body shape as a base of support provides the most stable balance?

A) narrow
B) round
C) wide
D) twisted

18) When a child can create the same shape on both sides of their body, this is considered:

A) symmetrical
B) asymmetrical
C) spherical
D) nonsymmetrical

19) When given cues to demonstrate 'tight muscles', which does this mean?

A) muscular tension is the key for holding the balance
B) a muscle cramp has occurred and muscles should be flexed
C) it means to move slowly in order to maintain the balance
D) show muscles by flexing

20) Balancing on stilts is considered what type of activity?

A) dynamic tension
B) static balance
C) dynamic balance
D) static shock

21) What is the difference between a static balance and a dynamic balance? Provide one example of each.

22) List three movement concepts or skills that are typically used as a subtheme of balance. Write a task using each one.

23) What words would you use to describe an inverted balance to children?