NON/LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS

TWO FORMS OF MOVEMENT

1. TWO FORMS OF MOVEMENT

2. LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS This are done by moving the body from one place to another. 1. WALKING – is shifting one’s weight from one foot to the other.

3. 2. RUNNING - is moving with longer strides and in faster speed than walking 3. HOPPING – is spriging on one foot and landing on the same foot.

4. 4. SKIPPING – is done with a step and a hop using the same foot. 5. JUMPING - is springing on one foot or both feet and landing on both feet. (on landing always bend knees slightly.)

5. 6. LEAPING - is springing on one foot and landing on the other foot (wide stride) 7. SLIDING – is done by gliding on the floor , sideward or forward using the right and left foot alternately.

6. 8. GALLOPING – is stepping on one foot and cutting the other , either sideward or forward.

7. NON – LOCOMOTOR SKILLS Or AXIAL MOVEMENT are done in place. 1. BENDING / FLEXING – is moving the muscles around a joint where two body parts meet.

8. 2. STRETCHING / EXTENDING – is done by straightening or extending any part of the body from the joints. 3. LIFTING / RAISING - es elevating a part of the body , usually for the arms and legs.

9. 4. TWISTING – is a moving part of the body around a long axis , usually for the head and body. 5. ROTATING OR ENCIRCLING – is done by moving a part of the body around axis.

10. 6. SWINGING – moving back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis. 7. SWAYING - move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side