Analyse how THREE body systems work together to maintain balance during a gymnastics beam routine. (6 marks)
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Static Position:
- Inner ear sensors trigger muscle contractions while skeleton provides stable base
- Proprioceptors monitor joint positions as muscles adjust around skeletal framework
Dynamic Movement:
- Neural pathways coordinate muscle activation through skeletal levers for controlled transitions
- Nervous system integrates sensory input while muscles respond through bone leverage points
Balance Recovery:
- Position changes detected by nervous system trigger rapid muscle responses around skeletal points
- Neural feedback adjusts muscle tension while skeleton maintains center of gravity
Performance:
- All three systems integrate for smooth transitions between skills
- Continuous system cooperation allows sustained balance control
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Static Position:
- Inner ear sensors trigger muscle contractions while skeleton provides stable base
- Proprioceptors monitor joint positions as muscles adjust around skeletal framework
Dynamic Movement:
- Neural pathways coordinate muscle activation through skeletal levers for controlled transitions
- Nervous system integrates sensory input while muscles respond through bone leverage points
Balance Recovery:
- Position changes detected by nervous system trigger rapid muscle responses around skeletal points
- Neural feedback adjusts muscle tension while skeleton maintains center of gravity
Performance:
- All three systems integrate for smooth transitions between skills
- Continuous system cooperation allows sustained balance control