Lesson 2: Core Stability
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will execute the "Series of 5" abdominal exercises while maintaining a stable pelvis.
What are some exercises that can help develop your abdominal muscles?
Imprinting
Opposition
Stability
Standard 1: Develops a variety of motor skills.
(DOK 2) How does "imprinting" your spine change the level of difficulty in your abdominal muscles compared to having an arched back?
By strengthening the "powerhouse" (the core), students improve their balance for sports, reduce the risk of injury in daily activities, and learn breath-control techniques that help manage academic stress and anxiety.
Pilates is boring
Have differing levels of challenge
Visual aids
Students can properly demonstrate exercises that improve your abdominal strength and endurance.
Yoga/Pilates mats
Whiteboard
Music Playlist