Balance And Stability Flashcards
1
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Base of support
A
The areas of contact with the surface, the contact area under your feet and the distance between your legs is the base of support.
2
Q
Centre of gravity
A
The point within or outside the body at which the body’s mass is equal
3
Q
Line of gravity
A
A line from the centre of gravity to the ground
4
Q
What is balance and stability
A
Balance is a persons ability to control their equilibrium in relation to gravity. Stability is the bodies ability to return to a desirable position.
