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What is a characteristic of walking as a locomotor movement?
What is a characteristic of walking as a locomotor movement?
- Both feet are off the ground at the same time.
- The body maintains a straight position with arms swinging in opposition. (correct)
- Walking requires the body to lean forward significantly.
- It involves jumping to cover distance.
Which of the following non-locomotor movements involves flexion or movement of joints?
Which of the following non-locomotor movements involves flexion or movement of joints?
- Pushing
- Stretching
- Pulling
- Bending (correct)
What distinguishes leaping from jumping?
What distinguishes leaping from jumping?
- Leaping involves moving vertically rather than horizontally.
- Jumping is performed with a takeoff from one foot only.
- Jumping allows for a backward motion during takeoff.
- Leaping is designed to cover distance or move over low obstacles. (correct)
Which movement is considered a non-locomotor movement?
Which movement is considered a non-locomotor movement?
What is a defining feature of sliding as a locomotor movement?
What is a defining feature of sliding as a locomotor movement?
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Locomotor Movements
Locomotor Movements
Body movements that change your location.
Walking
Walking
A basic movement where each foot moves alternately, with one foot always in contact with the ground.
Running
Running
Faster than walking, involving both feet briefly off the ground.
Non-Locomotor Movements
Non-Locomotor Movements
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Bending
Bending
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Study Notes
Fundamental Movements
- Fundamental movements are simple and basic movements used in various physical activities.
Locomotor Movements
- Locomotor movements are movements that cause the body to travel through space.
- Examples include walking, running, hopping, leaping, jumping, galloping, sliding, and skipping.
Walking
- Each foot moves alternately, always maintaining contact with the ground.
- Weight is transferred from the heel to the ball of the foot.
- Body posture is straight and tall.
- Eyes look forward.
- Arms swing opposite to the legs.
Running
- Similar to walking, but at a faster pace.
- Both feet may be off the ground simultaneously in running.
- Body leans forward slightly.
Hopping
- Propulsion uses one foot to lift the body.
- Landing is on the same foot.
Leaping
- An elongated step, often used to clear a low obstacle or cover distance.
Jumping
- Propelling the body off of two feet.
- Landing on two feet.
Galloping
- Similar to sliding, but with a forward motion
- One foot leads and the other is brought forward swiftly to align with it
Sliding
- Moving from one side to another by a one-count movement.
- The leading foot takes the step sideways
- The other foot follows quickly.
Skipping
- A series of step hops
Non-Locomotor Movements
- Non-locomotor movements do not involve moving the body from one place to another.
- Examples include stretching, bending, twisting, turning, pulling, pushing, swaying, and balancing.
Bending
- Flexion or movement of joints.
Stretching
- Movement that moves body parts away from the body's center.
Pushing
- Controlled and forceful action against an object to move the body away from or the object in a certain direction.
Pulling
- Controlled and forceful action that moves an object closer to the body or the body closer to an object.
Twisting
- Rotation of a body part around its long axis.
Turning
- Rotation around the body's long axis (the entire body rotates).
Swaying
- Side-to-side motion of the body.
Balancing
- Maintaining a stable position.
Curling
- Tightens the body to stabilize it.
Pulling
- Moving body parts towards body's center.
Pushing
- Moving body parts away from body's center.
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