Balancing

What is essential for achieving balance as described in the image?

• Uneven distribution of weight

• Stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of vertical axis

• Movement of weight to one side

• Random distribution of weight

What type of balance involves little or no movement?

• Dynamic balance

• Static balance

• Reflexive balance

• Equilibrium balance

Which type of balance is required while moving?

• Static balance

• Dynamic balance

• Balanced motion

• Steady balance

What is static balance in physical education?

• The ability to move quickly from one point to another

• Maintaining a desired shape in a stationary position

• The ability to stretch the body to its limits

• The ability to perform under pressure

Which of the following is an example of maintaining static balance?

• Running at a steady pace

• Balancing on one foot

• Swimming in a straight line

• Cycling at high speed

What is dynamic balance in physical education?

• The ability to remain stationary and in control of body movement.

• Maintaining an in-balance position while moving, starting, or stopping.

• The ability to perform high-intensity exercises without fatigue.

• The skill of coordinating movements in a rhythmic sequence.

Which of the following is an example of dynamic balance?

• Holding a yoga pose for several minutes.

• Jumping from one point to another.

• Lifting weights in a stationary position.

• Meditating in a quiet room.

What is easier to maintain when the base of support is wide rather than narrow?

• Speed

• Balance

• Flexibility

• Strength

For a stationary balance, where should the center of gravity be aligned?

• Above the head

• Below the feet

• Over the base of support

• Outside the base of support

What does counterbalance in teaching balance require according to the text?

• Extensions to both sides of the body in the same direction

• Extensions to one side of the body beyond the base of support with extensions in the opposite direction

• Movement of the whole body in one direction

• No extensions beyond the base of support