Human Movement Types

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What is the definition of movement?

  • A change in position by any part of the body (correct)
  • A change in shape by any part of the body
  • A change in speed by any part of the body
  • A change in direction by any part of the body

Which of the following is an example of locomotor movement?

  • Pushing
  • Lifting
  • Running (correct)
  • Bending

What is the primary purpose of manipulative movement?

  • To bend or stretch the body
  • To change the position of the body
  • To move from one place to another
  • To exert force on an object (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an example of locomotor movement?

<p>Standing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between locomotor and non-locomotor movements?

<p>One involves changing the position of the body, the other does not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of non-locomotor movement?

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Study Notes

Movement

  • Movement is a change in position by any part of the body.

Divisions of Fundamental Human Movement

  • There are three basic human movements.

Locomotor Movements

  • Locomotor movement is a movement pattern that changes the position of the body from one place to another.
  • Examples of locomotor movements:
    • Walking
    • Galloping
    • Running
    • Skipping
    • Leaping
    • Jumping
    • Hopping
    • Crawling
    • Gliding
    • Jogging

Non-Locomotor Movements

  • Non-locomotor movement is a movement that does not involve leaving a place or position.
  • Examples of non-locomotor movements:
    • Bending
    • Stretching
    • Turning
    • Standing
    • Twisting
    • Pushing
    • Pulling
    • Kneeling
    • Lifting

Manipulative Movements

  • Manipulative movement is used to control an object and exert force on it.
  • Examples of manipulative movements:
    • Throwing
    • Catching
    • Trapping
    • Kicking
    • Heading
    • Dribbling
    • Striking
    • Volleying

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