MODULE 5 Flashcards
TWO FORMS OF MOVEMENT
LOCOMOTOR AND NON-LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
body movement that move the body from one place to another
LOCOMOTOR
8 MAIN LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
- WALKING
- RUNNING
- JUMPING
- HOPPING
- SKIPPING
- LEAPING
- SLIDING
- GALLOPING
shifting one’s weight from one foot to the other. Series of steps, weight is transferred from heel to toe.
WALKING
moving with longer strides in faster speed than walking. Weight carried forward on the ball of the foot.
RUNNING
springing on one foot/both feet and landing on both feet. (bend knees slightly when landing to absorb shock of landing)
JUMPING
springing on one foot and landing on the same foot.
HOPPING
done with a step and a hop using the same foot. A fast step hop.
SKIPPING
springing on one foot and landing on the other foot. (wide stride)
LEAPING
done by gliding on the floor, sideward, or forward using the right/left foot alternately.
SLIDING
stepping on one foot and cutting the other (either sideward/forward)
GALLOPING
5 EVEN LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
- WALKING
- RUNNING
- HOPPING
- LEAPING
- JUMPING
3 UNEVEN LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
- SKIPPING
- SLIDING
- GALLOPING
also called axial movements. These are done in place without causing the body to travel. Often combined with locomotor.
NON-LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
7 NON-LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
- BENDING/FLEXING
- STRETCHING/EXTENDING
- LIFTING/RAISING
- TWISTING
- ROTATING/ENCIRCLING
- SWINGING
- SWAYING