Lesson Plan
Core & Balance Blueprint
Guide 6th graders through a 9-minute small-group warm-up that builds core strength and balance using simple body-weight exercises and a balance beam challenge, enhancing stability, coordination, and confidence.
Core strength and balance are foundational for athletic skills, injury prevention, and daily movement. This quick routine empowers students with improved stability, coordination, and self-confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Setup
1 minute
Step 2
Core Activation Circuit
3 minutes
Step 3
Balance Beam Challenge
3 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Strength in Motion
Core Exercise 1: Plank
Core Exercise 2: Bird-Dog
Core Exercise 3: Dead Bug
Balance Beam Challenge
Station 1: Single-Leg Stand
Station 2: Heel-to-Toe Walk
Station 3: Narrow-Stance Hold
Cool-Down & Reflection
Warm Up
