I Move We Move - Good For Kids - NSW Government
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Stability skills (continued)<br />
The order in which stability skills develop is stretch, bend, twist and balance 22 .<br />
Summary description<br />
Twist 2,22<br />
Rotation of part of the body around an axis.<br />
Key points<br />
• Neck, trunk, arms and legs twist most easily<br />
• Wrists, ankles, shoulders and hips twist to a lesser extent<br />
• If rotating the trunk then heel of one foot should lift<br />
off the ground in the direction of the rotation<br />
Summary description<br />
Balance 2,22<br />
There is an even distribution of weight on each side of<br />
a vertical axis. Static balance (in place) develops before<br />
dynamic balance (while moving).<br />
Key points<br />
• The centre of gravity is over the base of support<br />
• Uses a wide base of support<br />
• If on one foot, arms are held out for balance<br />
I <strong>Move</strong> <strong>We</strong> <strong>Move</strong>, The Guide Edition 1 August 2009<br />
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