Planes and Axis Flashcards
What is the study of mechanics concerned with?
The study of the conditions under which objects move or stay at rest
What are the key concepts in the study of movement of objects?
Force and Newton’s laws of motion
Define the planes of movement.
Imaginary lines that run through the body
How many planes of motion are there?
Three
What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?
Left and right sides
Movements in the sagittal plane rotate about which axis?
Transverse axis
Give examples of movements in the sagittal plane.
- Flexion
- Extension
What sporting actions can be applied to the sagittal plane?
- Back flip
- Rowing
- Hand stand
- Forward roll
What does the frontal plane divide the body into?
Front and back sections
Movements in the frontal plane rotate about which axis?
Sagittal axis
Give examples of movements in the frontal plane.
- Abduction
- Adduction
What sporting actions can be applied to the frontal plane?
- Star jump
- Side bending
What does the transverse plane divide the body into?
Upper and lower segments
Movements in the transverse plane rotate about which axis?
Longitudinal axis
Give examples of movements in the transverse plane.
- Rotation
What sporting actions can be applied to the transverse plane?
- Throwing
- Baseball swing
- Golf swing
Complete the rhyme: Sagittal plane → _______ axis.
Transverse
Complete the rhyme: Frontal plane → _______ axis.
Sagittal
Complete the rhyme: Transverse plane → _______ axis.
Longitudinal
How does using planes and axes aid physical educators?
Allows accurate description of movement to colleagues
What advanced techniques aid in analyzing movement?
High speed video analysis or digitizing
What is the benefit of analyzing movements accurately?
Provides feedback to coaches to improve an athlete’s performance
