Human Movement PDF

HUMAN MOVEMENT  oRefers to the various ways in which the human body move. Studying human HUMAN movements helps in understanding how MOVEMENT the body function, how to improve performance, how to prevent injuries.  Walking Running...

HUMAN MOVEMENT  oRefers to the various ways in which the human body move. Studying human HUMAN movements helps in understanding how MOVEMENT the body function, how to improve performance, how to prevent injuries.  Walking Running Jumping EXAMPLES Swimming Climbing Kicking  1. Improving Physical Performance Enhancing athletic skills, exercise efficiency, and GOALS overall physical capabilities through optimized training and techniques.  2. Preventing and managing injuries Identifying risky movements, preventing injuries, GOALS and developing rehabilitation programs to restore function after injuries.  3. Enhancing Quality of Life Improving functional independence and GOALS mobility, especially for the elderly or those with disabilities, to perfume daily activities and manage pain effectively.  4. Understanding Movement Mechanics Analyzing biomechanics, motor control, and GOALS coordination to understand how the body moves and adapts to various conditions.  5. Improving Health and Wellness Encouraging physical activity to maintain health, GOALS prevent chronic disease, and promote mental well being. THERE ARE TYPES OF HUMAN MOVEMENTS LOCOMOTOR Movements that involve traveling from MOVEMENTS one place to another.  Movements that occur without NON-LOCOMOTOR traveling from one location to another MOVEMENTS also known as axial movements.  Movements that involve the handling MANIPULATIVE or control of objects, often using hands MOVEMENTS and feet.  Large movements that involve major GROSS MOTOR muscle groups and whole body MOVEMENTS coordination  Precise, small-scale movements FINE MOTOR involving smaller muscle groups, MOVEMENTS typically in the hands and fingers.