Transferring Weight and Rolling Chapter 23 Transferring Weight and Rolling

Chapter 23 Key Points Weight Transfer Is an important skill for all movers (toddlers to athletes) Can range from simple (e.g. foot to foot as in walking) to most complex (e.g. full body twist) Teaching Weight Transfer Precontrol Level Tasks Children need exploratory experiences in controlling weight transfer to different body parts and on apparatus

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Weight Transfer (cont) Control Level Tasks Goal is for children to maintain control of their body during weight transfer Develop tasks that involve transfer of weight On different body parts On and off equipment using different body parts From one body part to another (e.g. hands to feet)

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Weight Transfer (cont) Utilization Level Tasks Goal is for children to be involved in tasks: That develop more complex sequences Include experiences in transferring weight onto, over and from large apparatus, for example To hands for traveling and balancing Onto specific body parts with combinations with other non-manipulative skills (such as twisting and curling) By rolling

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Weight Transfer (cont) Proficiency Level Tasks Not likely to be taught as part of the school physical education program since they involve Olympic-style stunts Involve aerial actions between the contacts of transfer Progression spiral suggests a sequence for developing weight transfer

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Weight Transfer (cont) Activities found in text Identifies Tasks Identifies Challenges Assessment ideas found throughout chapter

Chapter 23 Key Points Rolling Is the act of transferring weight to adjacent body parts around a central axis Usually taught during gymnastics to help children land safely on floor when they lose balance Used in dance and games to increase range of movement and also for expressive movements Teaching Rolling Precontrol Level Tasks Involve the exploration of a variety of ways that the body can be round, characterized by rocking and simple rolling actions

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Rolling (cont) Control Level Tasks Geared to help children become capable of controlling their bodies while rolling Encourage rolling in different directions Rolling with assistance of arms and legs Can include combination with: Other actions (e.g. jumping and landing) Traveling Rolling with changes in direction and speed from different positions

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Rolling (cont) Utilization Level Tasks Use of rolling actions in many combinations With other skills (e.g catching an object) On equipment and large apparatus Proficiency Level Tasks Usually done at gymnastics club level Involve difficult and sophisticated rolls over high equipment and in the air Progression Spiral suggests a sequence for developing rolling

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Rolling (cont) Key observation points of developmental characteristics (Box 23-4) Best to have a mat for each students with only one child being on the mat at a time. Teach turn taking with other child standing at mat and rolling only when mat is empty Stations can be set up to reduce waiting time Some rolls can be performed on carpets or grassy areas When equipment is used, surrounding area should be covered with mats Teach traditional forward and backward rolls only when children have

Chapter 23 Key Points Teaching Rolling (cont) Teach traditional forward and backward rolls only when Children have sufficient to strength to protect themselves from neck and back injuries. Are able to to support their body weight with their hands. Activities found in text Identifies Tasks Identifies Challenges Assessment ideas found throughout chapter.

Progression Spiral for the Skill Theme of Rolling   • PROFICIENCY LEVEL Club gymnastics   • UTILIZATION LEVEL Catching, throwing, and rolling Striking and rolling Rolling to meet and part Balancing and rolling on equipment Rolling onto low equipment Throwing, catching, and rolling Rolling to express an idea Rolling, balancing, and rolling Traveling and rolling between pieces of equipment Rolling off low equipment Rolling on low equipment Rolling over low hurdles Touch‑and‑go rolls Busy Mat • CONTROL LEVEL Traveling, jumping, landing, and rolling Rolling, levels, directions, and jumping Jumping over equipment, landing, and rolling Jumping from different heights and rolling Jumping for height, landing, and rolling Jumping off equipment, landing, and rolling Rolling using different directions and speeds Linking rolls Rolling from different directions and positions Rolling in different directions Rolling backward Handclasp backward Back shoulder Rolling at different speeds Rolling from different positions Back touch Rolling forward Through the legs Back rocker Shoulders sideways Egg roll Log roll Twin Rockers • PRECONTROL LEVEL The Ball Rolling sideways The Rocking Horse Rounds