Technical and Expressive skills Flashcards
what does expansion mean
lengthening of one or more muscles or limbs
why is extension important
improve quality of movement
examples of expansion
straightening legs in a leap, the lunging find it (extend back leg)
how can you improve extension
make use of mirrors/film yourself/stretch/lock joints
what is the definition of posture
how the body is held
why is posture important
correct posture means you’re less likely to injure and it looks betters
give examples of good posture
ballet or holding start/end position
how do you get you improve posture
make use of mirrors/feedback from others
what’s the definition of strength
The ability of the muscles to exert force against a resistance
why strength important
hi syndromes/quality of movement/enables more complex movements such as lifts to be completed safely and more effectively
how can you improve strength
use of weights/press ups/squats/plank/situps/lunges
what is the definition of control
The ability to make the body do what you want it to do
why is it important to have control
it’s insures movements and phrases of movement are performed with accuracy and better quality
what’s an example of control
need drops/left/rosas chair jump
