Movement Awareness Flashcards
What are locomotor movements
physical actions that allow the body to travel from one place to the next
What is walking?
Lifting and setting down each foot in turn while travelling in a direction
What is running
Moving at a speed faster than a walk, without having both feet on the ground at the same time
What is hopping
Movement by jumping off one foot and landing on the same foot
What is skipping
Moving by stepping on one foot, followed by a hop on the same foot. Continue alternating feet.
What is jumping
Pushing off a surface into the air, either off one foot or two, but landing on both feet with a slight bend in the knees
What is crawling
Moving forward on the hands and knees or dragging the body close to the ground
What are non-locomotive movements
actions that allow the body to move without changing location, mainly through the use of the limbs.
What is bending
Moving the body into a curve or angle
What is stretching
Straightening of the joints or extending the body to its full length
What is twisting
rotating around a stationary point
What is turning
Moving in a circular direction around an axis or a point
What is posture
the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting
What is alignment
arrangement in correct relative positions
What does proper alignment help with
stability, balance and by extension movement.
List as many bodily aspects of proper alignment as possible
The hip, knee and ankle should always be in equal rotation
Shoulders should be back and down, opening the chest
Core should be engaged to prepare your body for movement
Feet should be sturdy (no sickling or pronating)
Weight should be evenly spread between all toes
No hyper extension or flexion
Pelvis should not be posteriorly aligned or anteriorly
Be aware of natural curvature of the spine
Chin should not be too far forward or back
what are some symptoms of bad posture
bone spurs, potbelly, reduced lung capacity, back and neck pain, headaches
Less obvious consequences of slouching are changes in:
mood, confidence, motivation and stress levels
List some benefits of stretching
increases flexibility
help decrease injuries
Increases range of motion
Increases blood flow to muscles
Improves posture
Great for stress relief
What is static stretching
Controlled movements in which you hold a position for a period of time. It is most often used post workout (holding the stretch for a period of time). 5 – 10 mins after exercising.