Before using the balance beam, be sure that mats are
             placed in the correct areas. The mats should be placed at
             both ends of apparatus for mounts and dismounts, they should
             be to the sides of the apparatus in case the student should
             fall, and covering any parts of the apparatus the student
             could fall and get hurt on. When the student is mounting
             the beam, they should start off simple. A step on mount
             would be a good mount to start with, and then as they get
             practice they can try to increase the difficulty. The
             student should look up when they are on the balance beam
             (they can focus on a fixed object). This will help them
             keep their balance. They can also put their hand
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