2. MOVEMENT CONCEPTS
Stanley (1977) and Logsdon and colleagues (1984)
identified the four major movement concepts as:
1. Body (representing the instrument of the action),
2. Space (where the body is moving),
3. Effort (the quality with which the movement is executed),
and
4. Relationships (the connections that occur as the body
moves—with objects, people, and the environment).
3. MOVEMENT EDUCATION FRAMEWORK
Movement education is centered on themes and concepts.
The goal is to expose people to movement concepts from
their early years and then spiral their skill until they master
the different combination of movement concepts.
4. Basic movements are composed of movement concepts
and fundamental motor skills.
Movement Concept is the knowledge and understanding
of movement It includes:
Body: (Representing the instrument of the action),
Effort: (How the body moves) its themes are: Time, Force,
and Flow.
Space Awareness (Where does the body move). It’s
themes are: Location, Direction, Levels and Pathways
Relationships: It’s themes are: with or without people
5. FUNDAMENTAL MOTOR SKILLS
These are patterns of two or more body segment. Skills
like locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative
movements are included.
Locomotor Movements
It refers to movements done transferring from one place to
another.
Walking- is a transfer of weight from one foot to the other.
Running- is actually walking with an increased tempo.
Hopping- is springing on one foot and landing in the same foot as you jump to another
place. Bend the hips, knees, and ankles.
Leaping- is springing from one point to another.
6. Jumping- is to leap or spring off the ground or any support with sudden muscular effort.
Skipping- is bringing one foot up with alternate hops or jumps. It is a combination of step
and a hop with the same foot in one count.
Galloping- a step on one foot followed by a quick close of the other foot. Just at the
back or side of the lading foot. Land lightly on toes with your feet parallel to
each other. Relax your arms and knees as you gallop.
Non-Locomotor Movements
These are movements done only in place. This includes
twisting, turning, bending, lifting, stretching, pushing,
pulling, and the like. Non-locomotor movements help to
reduce muscles tension and make the body feel more
relaxed. It also helps in improving body coordination.
Through dancing, non-locomotor steps can improve blood
circulation.
7. 1. Flexion- shortening of the body parts occurring at a joint.
Ex. Arm bending Head bending Knee bending
2. Extension- straightening of a body part occurring at a joint.
Ex. Leg stretch Arm stretch
3. Rotation
Ex. Shoulder circling Arm Circling
4. Pendular- swaying or swinging of a body part occurring at
a joint.
Ex. Arm swinging hip swinging
8. 5. Percussive- pushing or pulling, striking and hitting an object.
Ex. Pushing and pulling the door Striking and hitting the drum
6. Vibratory- refers to shaking or vibrating parts of the body.
Ex. Shaking of hips Shaking of arms
Manipulative Movements
It refers to using the hands or feet and other parts of
the body of person who can control object. Manipulative
movements are also called propulsive skills like striking,
throwing and kicking, and receptive skills like catching
and trapping. These skills are mostly associated with
sports and games. Because of its nature, most of the
students find it difficult to learn specially in chess.
9. 1. Throw- with a chosen target throw or propel an object away
from your body.
2. Catch- it is the opposite of throwing. One must visually track
the object and move body to proper position to
successfully receive and hold the object.
3. Kick- this skill requires foot and eye coordination. By using
the foot, kick is applied to object on the ground.
4. Dribble-this skill refers to the constant tapping of the ball to
move it forward or sideways. Hands and feet should
move continuously and coordinately in order to control the
ball.
10. 5. Hit /Strike- it can be done by using pieces of equipment to
hit /strike an object, moving it through air or on
ground.
6. Volleying- it refers to striking a ball while it is in the air by
using the variety of body parts in volley. The ball,
students must have proper timing to get the best
position on air.
11. Factors that Enhance or Limit Body Movements
Our engagement in physical activities can be influenced by
several factors. Below are the list of factors that can
encourage us in doing physical activities or can discourage
us from participating in physical leisure activities.
Physiological Factors: This type of factor is affected by
our physical body, for example our body composition,
health, physical fitness status.
Psychological Factors: This type of factor is affected by
our idea of self-concept, fear, and/or anxiety.
12. Sociological Factors: This type of factor is affected by
one’s perception of self in a group context. For example:
being a competitor, being with teammates, the relationship
of the performer to the group, desire for social mobility.
Environmental Factors: This type of factor is affected by
one’s access to physical facilities, equipment, weather, and
season.
13. Movement Competency
Describes an individual’s ability to perform a coordinated
movement pattern, through a full range of motion in the
absence of pain or discomfort, with correct posture, joint
alignment and muscle coordination. Sub-optimal movement
patterns can indicate muscle imbalances and restrictions at
a joint. Understanding movement patterns and how the
ankle, knee, shoulder joints along with the lumbar and
thoracic spine function both independently and
synergistically is a useful tool to every individual
14. Functional Movement Patterns
1. Movement Pattern #1: Squat
A squat is a movement pattern where you plant both feet
on the ground, then bend your legs to lower your body down
while keeping your chest up and lower back straight.
A squat is a crucial movement for infants to master on their
journey to independent locomotion. Squat is also essential for
sitting on a chair and
15. 2. Movement Pattern #2: Lunge
A lunge is single leg exercise movement that requires one
leg to step
Forward and bend while the other leg remains stationary. A
lunge is essential in walking and climbing stairs.
16. 3. Movement Pattern #3: Push
A pushing exercise requires pushing
external weight away from your body, or your
center of mass away from the ground, like in a
push up. In daily living a push is required in
activities such as closing the door, pushing a
trolley, etc.
17. Movement Pattern #4: Pull
A pulling motion is the opposite of a pushing motion, in that
you are pulling a weight towards your body, or pulling your center
of mass toward an object, like in a pull up. A pull can be seen in
activities such as climbing, striking, etc.
There are two primary types of twisting, or rotational
movements: (1) rotational and (2) anti-rotational. Rotational
movements are the basic twisting exercises, such as twisting to
throw a ball. Anti-rotation are exercises where the rotational
movement is prevented.
18. 5. Movement Pattern #5: Bend
Bending is a movement pattern where you bend your torso
by hinging your hips. Hip hinge mechanics are commonly trained
to strengthen the lower back, hips and hamstrings. It is beneficial
for lower back rehabilitation and sporting pursuits such as cycling,
equestrian and driving.
19. Performance Tasks #1
Create and perform a rhythmic routine by integrating the Fundamental
Movement Patterns. The routine must not less than 2 minutes. Perform in our
class on October 25, 2022.
You will be graded using the following Criteria:
Knowledge of
Choreography
25%
Technical
Skills
25%
Performance
Skills
25%
Rhythm/
Tempo
25%
Total
100%
Rank
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
