Soc 21: Planes And Axes Of Movement

Question 1

What are the three main planes of movement in physical education?

Answer 1

Sagittal plane, frontal plane, and transverse plane.

Question 2

True or False: The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The ________ plane divides the body into front and back sections.

Answer 3

frontal

Question 4

What type of movement occurs in the transverse plane?

Answer 4

Rotational movements.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which plane is involved when performing a jumping jack? A) Sagittal B) Frontal C) Transverse

Answer 5

B) Frontal

Question 6

What is the axis of rotation that runs from front to back?

Answer 6

Frontal axis.

Question 7

True or False: The transverse axis runs horizontally from side to side.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The ________ axis allows for movements in the sagittal plane.

Answer 8

transverse

Question 9

What is an example of a movement that occurs in the sagittal plane?

Answer 9

Bicep curl.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which axis is associated with the rotational movements in the transverse plane? A) Longitudinal B) Frontal C) Sagittal

Answer 10

A) Longitudinal

Question 11

What is the relationship between planes and axes in movement?

Answer 11

Axes are the lines around which movement occurs in the corresponding planes.

Question 12

True or False: The frontal plane is also known as the coronal plane.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: A squat primarily occurs in the ________ plane.

Answer 13

sagittal

Question 14

What type of axis runs vertically through the body?

Answer 14

Longitudinal axis.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which movement occurs in the frontal plane? A) Flexion B) Abduction C) Rotation

Answer 15

B) Abduction

Question 16

What is an example of a movement that happens in the transverse plane?

Answer 16

Spinning or twisting.

Question 17

True or False: The sagittal plane allows for side-to-side movements.

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Movements in the frontal plane include ________ and ________.

Answer 18

abduction; adduction

Question 19

What is the primary action associated with the frontal plane?

Answer 19

Side-to-side movements.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which plane is primarily involved in forward and backward movements? A) Frontal B) Sagittal C) Transverse

Answer 20

B) Sagittal

Question 21

What does the term ‘axis of rotation’ refer to?

Answer 21

The line around which a movement occurs.

Question 22

True or False: The frontal plane includes movements such as flexion and extension.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The ________ plane is crucial for understanding gymnastics and dance movements.

Answer 23

transverse

Question 24

What type of axis is perpendicular to the frontal plane?

Answer 24

Transverse axis.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which movement would you classify as occurring in the sagittal plane? A) Lateral raise B) Forward lunge C) Twist

Answer 25

B) Forward lunge

Question 26

What is the significance of understanding planes and axes in sports?

Answer 26

It helps in analyzing and improving performance and understanding biomechanics.

Question 27

True or False: All movements occur in a single plane.

Answer 27

False.