MODULE 5: Review of Locomotor and Axial Movements

I.                   Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to;

a. define locomotor and non-locomotor movements;

b. explain the different types of locomotor and non-locomotor movements; and

c. demonstrate the aforementioned types of movement.

II.                Overview:

      This topic tells about locomotor and non-locomotor movements. This covers the definition and different steps in these movements in order for the students to execute and be familiarized with these steps.

III.             Learning Content:

1.      Locomotor Movement - in which the body travels from place to place usually identified by weight transference on the feet.

1.1 Walk/Step

 -transference of weight from one foot to the other

            1.2 Run

-same as walk except the body leaves the ground between weight changes

            1.3 Leap

-same as run except the body is suspended in air between weight changes

1.4 Hop

-leaving the floor from one or two feet and landing on one foot

1.5 Jump

-leaving the floor and landing on both feet

1.6 Gallop

-a combination of a step and a leap

2.      Non-locomotor movement-in which the body performs without appreciable movement from place to place on movements of the various parts of the body in fixed base

2.1 Flexion

- bending or shortening of the body part occurring at a joint

2.2 Extension

-turning or twisting, circling

2.3 Pendular

-swinging/swaying arms forward backward or sideward

2.4 Percussive

-striking and hitting; pulling and pushing

2.5 Vibratory

-shaking and beating

2.6 Sustained

- a slow,smooth flowing movement with a balance throughout the series.

2.7 Suspended

- a sharp movement followed by a series of slow or prolonged movements