Foundational Movement Sequences

Question 1

Functional Movement

Answer 1

The movement patterns in program design that are intended primarily to improve function in daily activities. Exercise movements that replicate real life movement.s.

Question 2

Righting reflexes

Answer 2

Reactions that are expressed when the body attempts to move or maintain a position on a stable or fixed surface.

Question 3

Equilibrium reflexes

Answer 3

The body’s ability to maintain a constant state of equilibrium ( from a biomechanical point of view) while on a surface that is constantly changing.

Question 4

performance training

Answer 4

Movement patterns in program designs for exercisers with a particular athletic expression as a goal of the training. This training is sport specific and not related to daily living.

Question 5

open kinetic chain

Answer 5

An exercise performed with the distal end of the moving limb moving freely. The moving appendage moves the body about through a specific movement pattern.

Question 6

close kinetic chain exercises

Answer 6

An exercise performed with the distal end of the moving limb fixed in place. The remainder of the body moves about the fixed appendage through a specific movement pattern.

Question 7

biometer abilities

Answer 7

A movement skillset that a person is born with, and can maintain or advance with little instruction.

Question 8

foundational movement sequences

Answer 8

The basic movements required by the human body to survive. The ability to perform movements such a pushing, pulling, squating, lunging, twisting, and lifting. as well as running, climbing, and throwing.

Question 9

regression

Answer 9

The practice of making an activity easier by adjusting a program component.

Question 10

progression

Answer 10

The practice of making an activity more challenging or beneficial by adjusting a program component.