Why is Balance so Important for Learning
Balance is crucial for learning, as physical inactivity in children can lead to various risks including obesity and diabetes. Poor motor skills and an underdeveloped vestibular system can result from this inactivity. This can affect static balance, the ability to maintain head position, which is essential for staying still.
Here is what each type of balance is responsible for in your child’s body:
– Static Balance: Ability to maintain the body and head in a fixed position (i.e., watching the teacher, maintaining posture and reading the chalkboard).
– Dynamic Balance: Maintains body and head position when responding to sudden movements or when the body is in motion (i.e., riding a bicycle, rotating your head while you write, playing sports).
Stimulating the Vestibular System
Balance is crucial for learning, as physical inactivity in children can lead to various risks including obesity and diabetes. Poor motor skills and an underdeveloped vestibular system can result from this inactivity. This can affect static balance, the ability to maintain head position, which is essential for staying still.