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Head Stand in a Gymnastics Unit?

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Kyle Templin (Templink)
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Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 - 10:36 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
I was just wondering what anyone thought about the idea of using headstands for a K-4 grade gymnastics unit. Is it a good idea or should I modify for a different activity? (neck support)???
Eric Homansky (Homanser)
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Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 10:49 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
I teach it to my 3-5 graders. Throughout my gymnastics unit I stress the importance of safety and spotting and would just make sure that you emphasize evenly distributing their weight so that it is not all on their heads. I have been teaching it for 8 years and have yet (fingers crossed) to have any type of injury. Just stress technique and proper form.

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