Axialnonlocomotive and Locomotive Movement Plus warmup alignment basic

Axial/nonlocomotive and Locomotive Movement: Plus warm-up, alignment, basic body skills and qualities of movement

Axial/Non-Locomotive Movement (Movement that doesn’t travel) Tilt Bend/fold Swing Fall Elevate Turn Shake Rotate Curl Sequential Reach/stretch Pull Hinge Bounce/bob Push Spiral Twist

Locomotive Movement (movement that travels) Slide Jump Run Hop Roll Walk Skip Gallop Crawl Leap

What is Kinesthetic Awareness? Knowing what your body is performing (movement, alignment, energy…) without having to look in the mirror to see yourself.

What is Alignment: Correct placement of the joints for efficient muscular function

Aspects of proper alignment: Chin level shoulders level and down sternum lifted lengthened spine pelvis level knees straight but not locked weight distributed evenly between front and back of foot joints in line (ankles, knees, and hips).

Purpose of a warm-up: Increase heart rate increase blood flow through the body prevent injury

Basic Body Skills: Agility: Nimble; Ability to change movement quickly Balance: Forces upon the body and its parts are equal Coordination: Ability to make muscles perform together Endurance: Ability to maintain performance over an extended period of time Flexibility: Pliable; able to move joints easily Strength: Ability to apply and resist force