By Renee Gainer

 Combination of rotation and translation of an object with a surface.  “Transferring weight to adjacent body parts around a central axis, ” ( Graham, Holt, Hale, Parker, 2007) ◦ Backwards rolls, forwards rolls, side rolls ◦ Rolling over, under, or around tables, benches, or boxes.

 It is important that children learn how to control their body parts.  Sensations of rolling: ◦ Dizziness ◦ Loss of perception ◦ Not knowing where you are or where you will end up.  Commonly found in gymnastics, dance, and many other games.

 SAFETY SKILL ◦ Change direction- back, front, side ◦ Change speed- fast and slow  Increases range of movement  Enhance expressive abilities  Control the body  Combine with manipulative skills as they progress to utilization.  Weight transference  Recovery Techniques

 Gives enjoyment and excitement  Children find it: ◦ Fascinating ◦ Intriguing ◦ Perplexing ◦ Pleasurable It also prepares them for more difficult stunts Teaches them how to move high and low and around objects safely and smoothly.

 1. Hands and arms receive body weight evenly at the start of roll without falling to either side.  2. Head slides through as weight goes from hands- upper back- leaving the mat as soon as the shoulder touch  3. Arms come off mat as soon as shoulders touch  4. Body stays curled and the roll ends on the feet.  5. Reach mature stage of rolling- looking similar in a sequence.

 Pre-control level: Explore rocking, rolling, and curling actions. Pre-control level: ◦ Ex: rock like a rocking horse, roll like a log( sideways)  Control level: Roll in different directions and positions, with partner. Control level: ◦ Cues: “C” Bodies, hold knees, tuck, push, hike, tight ball  Utilization level: Combine with other skills Utilization level ◦ Cues: Jump, land, roll, round body, hands on floor  Proficiency level: Aerial rolls, combination of rolls Proficiency level: