PATHFIT 3 Flashcards
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. During a run, 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 _____ 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.
Slide
They help to develop spatial awareness, balance, coordination of the larger limbs, visual-spatial awareness, cardiovascular fitness.
Locomotor Movement Activities
Efficient training can help to correct bad posture and muscular inequalities caused by unhealthy lifestyle and sedentary lifestyle.
Posture
Useful training delivers fantastic fat burning workouts, by using full body exercises that improve the body fitness.
Fat Burning
It improves the muscular strength and endurance through proper exercise and active lifestyle.
Muscle Tone/Density
Having an active lifestyle helps us to have interest in the world of sports.
Sports Specific