Lesson 2: Rider Position/Ascending/Descending
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate the proper riding position while on a mountain bike.
Why do you think bikers fall?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in your saddle?
BOSS position, Gravity, Saddle
1B: Analyze the skill components of various physical activities.
3B: Ability to apply strategies within physical activities.
DOK 2: How would apply the concepts of body position to various situations?
Mountain bike trails offer a wide array of terrain and a biker must be able to adjust their riding position to meet the need to safely make it through sections.
You just need to sit on a bike when your ride.
When going down hill you should lean as far back as to not go over the handle bars.
Different size bikes
Pedals taken off bikes for beginners
Various trails with increasing difficulty
Students will ride through various trails or routes set up and demonstrate proper riding position.
Pictures
Modeling
Videos
Peer assessment