ch 2: non-locomotor movements Flashcards
“movement that moves around the axis of the body (the spine) rather than movement which takes the body through space.”
Non-locomotor movement
is attached movement
Non-locomotor movement
It stays in one place
Non-locomotor movement
Basicnon-locomotormovements
(enumerate)
- bend-straighten,
- twist-turn,
- swing-rock,
- push-pull,
- curl-stretch, and
- risefall
are abilities are basic movements that are performed while in contact with the ground
Non-locomotor abilities
They require well planned instructional and practice opportunities to be mastered by children, and are associated with many benefits to the developing child
Non-locomotor abilities
A general recommendation to educators, parents, and policy makers is to increase children’s awareness about this, and to convey the importance that they play across the lifespan.
non-locomotor abilities
are essential body movements that do not include traveling.
Non-locomotor abilities
They are stability abilities that include movements of limbs or body parts, and sometimes even the whole body.
Non-locomotor abilities
They are sometimes referred to as axial movements, as in ‘revolving around an axis.
Non-locomotor abilities
t is a pendular motion of a body part that can move forward and backward or side to side.
swing
Is a partial rotation of body parts around an axis
Twist
Is a full rotation of the body around a vertical or horizontal. Full, half or quarter turns
Turn
It is a short quick vibrating movement in a body part or the whole body
Shake
It is a flex of a body part at a joint
Bend
