LESSON 3.1 Flashcards
are the building blocks necessary for more
complex physical activities.
essential body movements
those in which the body is moved
in one direction, or a combination
of directions, from one point to
another, while feet in contact with
the ground
Locomotor Movements
Is a slow locomotor skill
where one foot is always on
the ground. As the left foot is
on the ground the right foot is
in the air moving forward.
Then the right foot makes
contact with the heel first as
the left foot moves forward in
the air.
Walk
It is faster locomotor skill.
The feet are both
in the air at the same time.
The feet alternate moving
forward during the skill.
run
A locomotor skill that
requires the students to
alternate their motion from
the left side to the right and
then continue to alternate
from left to right.
skip
A skill that can be performed with
either foot as the lead. One foot is
placed in front of the opposite
foot. The front foot takes a large
step forward while the second
foot stays in place. The back foot
then takes a step forward but
always stays behind the front foot.
gallop
It is a one footed skill.
Students stand on one foot
and will hop with the one foot.
The opposite foot is bent at
the knee and trailing behind
the back of the student.
hop
A locomotor movement
characterized by a take-off on
one foot, a long flight phase
and a landing on the opposite
foot.
leap
A two footed skill. Students
will stand with both feet
together and will jump with
both feet together. The
students should work on
using their knees as shock
absorbers so that they can
protect themselves from
injury.
jumping
A sideways movement. The
students will move to their
right or their left with the
appropriate shoulder leading
the direction of the __.
slide
are both non
locomotor and locomotor movements like
cartwheels
specialized movements
