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Centre of Gravity Movement
📚 Part 1: Understanding Centre of Gravity
1. What is centre of gravity (COG)?
The heaviest part of your body
The point where your body's weight is balanced
The centre of your chest
Your strongest muscle
2. In a sprint start position, where should your centre of gravity be positioned?
Directly over your feet
Behind your base of support
In front of your base of support
As high as possible
3. Which of these help improve balance during side steps? (Select all that apply)
Bending your knees
Lowering your centre of gravity
Standing tall and straight
Quick weight shifts between feet
4. Why do sprinters lean forward at the start of a race?
To shift their _________________ ahead of their base of support, allowing them to drive forward more effectively.
✏️ Part 2: Applying Your Knowledge
5. Describe three key body positions that help you use your centre of gravity effectively during a sprint start:
6. Explain how lowering your centre of gravity helps during side-stepping movements:
7. During today's practical activities, what did you notice about your balance when you shifted your centre of gravity?
🎯 Part 3: Self-Assessment and Reflection
8. Rate your understanding of centre of gravity and its effect on movement:
I can explain COG and demonstrate it in my movements
I understand COG but need more practice applying it
I have a basic understanding but need more help
I'm still confused about centre of gravity
9. How could understanding centre of gravity help you in other sports or physical activities?
10. Extension Challenge: Research a professional athlete (rugby player, netball player, or sprinter) and describe how they use centre of gravity in their sport:
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