- The fundamental patterns of movement
- Locomotor movements
- The march or walk
- To run
- Skip
- Non-locomotive movements
- Bend
- To stretch
- Turn
- Rock
- Push
- References
The locomotor and non - locomotor movements are fundamental body movements made by the human body. Locomotion is the ability to move, either from one place to another or around the axis of the body.
The movement of the human body is possible thanks to the locomotor system, which is made up of the osteoarticular system -bones, joints and ligaments- and the muscular system -muscles and tendons-.
The locomotor system acts integrated with the nervous system, which is responsible for the coordination and stimulation of the muscles to produce movement.
The fundamental patterns of movement
The fundamental movement patterns are the result of the activation of the muscular chains for the realization of multiple movements in a structural and organized way.
From the execution of these movements, the abilities for the subsequent development of the skills to carry out daily activities, sports…
Locomotor movements
Locomotive movements involve moving through the widest area available, with the body unanchored and with full weight transfer.
They refer to any progression from one point to another that uses body movement as the only means, either total or partial. The mobility of these movements regularly use the feet for support.
The main locomotive movements are:
The march or walk
It is a natural form of vertical locomotion whose pattern is characterized by the alternate and progressive action of the legs and contact with the supporting surface.
To run
It is the natural extension of the ability to walk. It consists of the transfer of weight from one foot to the other, with the body propelled into the air, being briefly suspended between each step.
Skip
During this movement the body is suspended in the air, product of the impulse of one or both legs, falling on one or both feet. Factors such as strength, balance and coordination are involved in jumping.
Other locomotor movements are: crawl, roll, slide, evade, pivot, gallop, jump, reach, crawl and the possible combinations of these.
Non-locomotive movements
They are anchored, that is, executed around the axis of the body (spine). They occur in the whole body or in parts of it, without travel to another space.
The main nonlocomotor movements are:
Bend
It consists of flexing a part of the body. The result of this movement is the union of two adjacent parts of the body.
To stretch
It refers to the extension of one or more parts of the body, usually the extremities.
Turn
It is the movement of a part of the body around its axis and at the level of the joints (trunk, hips, neck, wrists, shoulders, arms).
Rock
It is a movement executed in a circular or perpendicular way in relation to a fixed base.
Push
It consists of moving an object to separate it from the body or moving the body to separate it from the object.
Arms, shoulders, legs or hips can be used for its realization. The part of the body used is bent before and when pushing it is extended.
Other non-locomotive movements are: swing, pull, pull, twist and turn.
References
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