Understanding Basic Body Movements
Practising walking, running, jumping and bending to stay active.
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Walking and running use our legs to move us from one place to another. Jumping means pushing off the ground with both feet and landing safely. Bending means folding our body at the waist or knees, like touching our toes.
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- Walking, running, jumping and bending are basic body movements.
- Running uses our legs to move fast.
- Jumping means pushing off the ground with both feet.
- Moving every day keeps us healthy and strong.
- Stretching makes our body longer and looser.
- Twisting turns our body from side to side.
- Different movements help our body develop evenly.
- Basic movements prepare us for sports and games later.