Leg Swing
Skills:
Physical: balancing on one-foot, lower limb coordination
Cognitive: sustained attention, selective attention
Number of participants:
one
Equipment:
none
Description:
- child stands on one foot and swings other leg forwards and backwards, maintaining balance without wobbling
- alternate legs
Modifications to make the activity easier:
Change the environment: have the child put their palm(s) on a wall for balance when assuming position to decrease physical demand
Change the task: have the child start with a small leg swing to decrease physical demand
Modifications to make the activity harder:
Change the task:
- have the child put their hands on their hips to increase physical demand
- increase the height or speed of the leg swing to increase physical demand
Goal examples:
- with their hands on their hips, the child will balance on one foot while swinging their other leg forwards and backwards for 10 seconds
- I can balance on one foot