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Postural Dynamics

  • Level: High School
  • Topic: Exercise Physiology & Musculoskeletal System

Description: The purpose of this activity is to gain an understanding of the multiple body components involved in everyday motions, such as standing upright and to recognize that we control small or large swaying with specific groups of muscles working together triggered by several senses, also working together.

Author:
Victor J. Bliden
Research Host:
Robert J. Mason Ph.D.
  • Contemporary Learning Academy-Beyers
    Denver, CO
  • 1995 Contemporary Learning Academy-Beyers
  • Summer Research Teacher
  • National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine
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  • 1995 Contemporary Learning Academy-Beyers

Related Resources
  • See a related Project WISE Unit

Additional Activity

Criteria useful for reviewing student-centered learning activities include:
In this activity..
An inquiry level of 4 or 5
An integrated Internet component
Assessments for content knowledge
Assessments for process skills
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students
Proper safety precautions and warnings

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