Elements of Movement Space PDF

Elements of movement Space: Direction—is the line of movement taken which maybe forward, backward, sideward, diagonal, upward, or a combination of those mentioned. Level—is movement through space that maybe done at a high, low, or medium level. Range—refers to the area covered as the body mov...

Elements of movement Space: Direction—is the line of movement taken which maybe forward, backward, sideward, diagonal, upward, or a combination of those mentioned. Level—is movement through space that maybe done at a high, low, or medium level. Range—refers to the area covered as the body moves. It maybe small as when the movement is done in one’s place; or large when movement covers a wide area as when getting away from one’s place. Floor Pattern—the path or design that is made while moving in space is what is termed as floor pattern. It may take a form of a circle, square, straight line or zigzag. Movement Qualities: Movement expression is attained through the elements of time, force and space. Time qualities: Movements which is fast Examples: galloping horse Jet plane Movement which is slow Examples: turtle Flower growing The Basic Natural Movements: Locomotor movements Are those that move the body in space in any direction with the feet as the moving base. Examples: walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping and sliding Non-locomotor Are those in which various parts of the body move in space with a fixed base. The base may be standing, kneeling, sitting or lying. Non-locomotor movements: Flexion--- Bending or shortening of a body part occurring at a joint. Extension—Turning, twisting or circling Pendular Swinging/ swaying arms forward, backward or sideward. Percussive—Striking and hitting: pushing and pulling. Vibratory Shaking and beating. Sustained---- A slow, smooth flowing movement with a balance of movement throughout the entire series. Suspended--- A sharp movement followed by a series of slow or prolonged movements until a peak is reached. A jumping jack 4. Smooth, sustained movement Examples: Airplane Fish swimming Space Qualities: Movement up and down Examples: Bouncing ball Yo-yo Movement across, back and forth or around Examples: Rowing boat A merry-go-round Movement which is low Examples: Ants Turtles 4. Movement which is high Examples: Kites Clouds