Movement competency needed to participate in physical activities through the development of movement skills

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1. Movement competency needed to participate in physical activities through the development of movement skills Group 9

2. Developing Movement Skills for Active Lifestyles SWIMMING BIKING/CYCLING JUMPING ROPE RUNNING

3. What is Movement Competency? Movement competency is simply being able to move well in different situations. It’s about being able to move smoothly, safely, and with control, whether you’re playing sports, dancing, or just walking around .

4. Building Blocks of Movement Competency There are 3 Categories of movement competency/skills (Graham, Holt-Hale, & Parker, 2012) LOCOMOTOR AND NON-LOCOMOTOR SKILLS MANIPULATIVE/OBJECT CONTROL STABILITY

5. Locomotor skills are physical actions that allow a person to move from one location to another. Non- locomotor skills bending, twisting, curling, and swaying motions involving a wide range of body joints. Manipulative skills that require an ability to handle an object or piece of equipment with control. Stability skills movements where the body remains in place but moves around its horizontal and vertical axis.

6. Why Movement Skills Matter Importance of Movement Skills Physical benefits Cognitive Benefits Social-Emotional Benefits Improved fitness, strength, coordination, balance, flexibility Enhanced attention, memory, problem-solving skills Increased confidence, teamwork, communication

7. Building Movement Competency Through Practice Developing Movement Skills Early Intervention : Importance of introducing movement skills at a young age. Progressive Practice : Gradually increasing complexity and challenge. Variety and Engagement : Using games, activities, and different environments to keep learning fun.