Lesson 5: Cornering

Where should your eyes be when entering a corner?
What happens if you focus on a rock or tree as you are cornering around them?

Berm
Traction
Centrical force

S1.M1.12: Applies movement concepts and principles (e.g., force, motion, rotation) to a variety of sport skills.

S5.M6.12: Works cooperatively with others to achieve common goals in a variety of physical activities.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed through analyzing climbing routes and planning movements, which can translate to standardized test problem-solving.

DOK 2 & 3 : Students will need to do some conceptual thinking and strategic reasoning.

Mountain bikers are required to be able to manage their bikes around flat corners to avoid objects and to safely enter and exit a berm.

You should always shift your body with the bike.
You should always brake in a turn.
You should shift your weight as far back as possible.

Progressively increase difficulty using speed, steepness, and size of the obstacles.
Modeling

Students will demonstrate their ability to take a corner while maintaining control of their mountain bike. 

Videos

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Observation/demonstration