Fundamental of Movements PDF

FUNDAMENTAL of MOVEMENTS Group 1 Locomotor movements Used to move the body from one place to another or to project the body upward. Non-locomotor movements –Performed without appreciable movements from place to place or movements of the various parts of the body in fixed base. Manipulative mo...

FUNDAMENTAL of MOVEMENTS Group 1 Locomotor movements Used to move the body from one place to another or to project the body upward. Non-locomotor movements –Performed without appreciable movements from place to place or movements of the various parts of the body in fixed base. Manipulative movements –Movement done with accompaniment of objects and apparatus FACTORS THAT AFFECT MOVEMENT GROUP 2 Psychological Factor Phenomena such as fear, anxiety and others affect the movement either positive or negative. All those may somehow affect the performance of an individual. Physiological Factor –Physical Fitness and body built are two main concerns that effect the human movement. Poor muscle development and low fitness level will surely affect the movement. Sociological Factor These refer to the relationship of the performer to the group regarding social conformity and norms. ELEMENTS OF SPACE GROUP 3 DIRECTION This refers to the movement forward, backward, upward, downward, sideways right and left, circular and combination of all these.  LEVEL – As the body moves in horizontal plane it creates movement identified as high, medium/middle and low. It maybe represented in relative heights while standing, sitting, lying and kneeling. 3 kinds: 1. High level 2. Middle level 3. Low level RANGE –The maximum reach of an individual or sometimes referred to as personal space of the size of movement. Pathways or space design –The line of design created in space as one moves. Example an arm circling (circle design is created) or a line drawn from running to the first base in softball. FOCUS –This is referred to as movement in space in relation to an object or a person’s attention or direction. DANCE ELEMENTS GROUP 4 Theme –the content or the main ingredients of a dance. Design –pattern of movement in time and space. Movement –steps, gestures, facial expressions. Technique –skills in executing movement. Music –auditory background to which a dancer moves. Costumes and properties –worn by the dancer that help reflect the message, costumes, beliefs and setting of the dance. Choreography –forms and arrangement of a dance. Scenery the setting background establishing the place of action of any dance.