PATHFIT PART 2 Flashcards
Why is movement the cornerstone for physical education?
Movement fundamentals are comprised of movement concepts and fundamental motor skills.
What are the four movement concepts?
- Body awareness 2. Spatial awareness 3. Qualities of movement 4. Relationships
They are the foundation for the development of more complex and specialized motor skills used in games, sports, dance, and fitness activities.
Fundamental motor skills.
When should movement concepts and fundamental motor skills ideally be learned?
During early childhood and elementary school.
Teachers present students with problem-solving movement challenges to help them explore and understand their body.
movement education
Meeting the developmental needs of the learner, developing competence, self-confidence in ability to move, and encouraging regular participation in physical activity.
evelopmentally appropriate approach to physical education
What are physiological factors affecting movement?
Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
What psychological factors can influence movement?
Fear, anxiety, and self-confidence.
What sociological factors can influence participation in physical activity?
Membership in a group, gender roles, and economics.
Understanding what the body can do.
body awarenes
Understanding where the body moves.
Spatial awareness
understanding how the body moves.
Qualities of movement.
Understanding with whom and what the body moves.
relationships
What are the objectives of spatial awareness?
- Recognize self-space and respect that of others
- Move within general space safely
- Recognize different directions and how to change directions
- Understand different levels of movement
- Travel through different pathways.
What are the objectives of relationships in movement?
- Understand the relationship of body parts to one another
- Move effectively relative to others
- Understand the relationship between the body and objects.
What are the three categories of fundamental motor skills?
- Locomotor
- Nonlocomotor
- Manipulative
What are examples of locomotor movements?
Walking, leaping, running, skipping, jumping, sliding, hopping, galloping.
What are examples of nonlocomotor movements?
Bending, stretching, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, swinging.
What are examples of manipulative skills?
Throwing, catching, kicking, striking.
What is the role of the teacher in movement education?
The teacher acts as a facilitator.
What is the significance of the publication ‘Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education Practices for Children’?
It emphasizes educational experiences based on the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective needs of children.
What are some teaching suggestions for physical education?
- Safe learning environment
- Child-centered instruction
- Practice opportunities
- Progression
- Accountability.
What does learning across the lifespan involve?
Instruction for adults in various settings, rehabilitation, and re-teaching of skills.
