Module 2 Topic 1: Locomotor and Non - Locomotor non-locomotor movements are often combined with locomotor
Movements movements, such as walking and swinging your arms.
Non- Locomotor movement
The Fundamental Body Movements
You may not think much about simple body movements like walking, Stretch - extend the limbs or muscles, or the entire body.
bending, or kicking a ball; however, fundamental body movements are Bend - movement that causes the formation of a curve.
the building blocks necessary for more complex physical activities. Twist - rotate body or body parts around a stationary base (twist upper
Playing sports, exercising, and dancing all require a command of body back and forth, keep feet still).
simple, fundamental body movements. For that reason, students Turn - partial or full rotation of the body while shifting the base of
should master these movement concepts during early childhood support (spin to make yourself dizzy).
development and elementary school physical education. Studies show Collapse – to fall down.
that students are more likely to stay active when fundamental body Punch - use forceful actions with various body parts - hands, feet,
movements are mastered at that age. When fundamental body knees, elbows.
movements are not mastered at a young age, students are unable to Slash - longer movements but powerful like punches (picture a
participate in certain physical activities as they grow older. slashing sword).
Push - try to move away by pressure.
Locomotor Movement Pull - exert force on object to move it towards source of force.
Swing - move or walk in a to and from or swaying manner.
Refers to body movement that move the body from one place to Sway - swing unsteadily; rock by moving back and forth sideways.
another. They cause the body to travel. There are eight main locomotor
movements. They are categorized as either even or uneven
movements.
1. Even rhythm movements consist of equal, unvarying actions. These
movements include:
• Walk - using the feet to advance by steps.
• Run - move fast by using the feet, with one foot off
the ground at any given time.
• Hop - push off 1 foot, land on same foot. Vertical
or horizontal.
• Jump - take off 1 or 2 feet, land on 2 feet. Vertical
or horizontal.
• Leap - take off 1 foot, cover a large distance, land
on other foot. Use several running steps to lead
into the leap
• Slide – gliding on the floor, sideward or forward
using the right and left foot alternately
• Gallop – stepping on one foot and cutting the
other, either sideward or forward.
• Skip – Step and Hop using the same foot
Keep in mind that we're referring to the physical education definition of
these movements. A hop is technically defined as a springing from
one foot and landing on that same foot. A leap is a springing from one
foot but landing on the other foot. Leaping movements are commonly
used when people jump over objects, like jumping over a rain puddle.
2. Uneven rhythm movements consist of unequal actions. They also
sometimes incorporate alternating actions. These movements include:
Gallop - feet face forward, step forward & close with the trail foot, step
and close. (same foot always leads).
Skip - step forward, hop on that foot while bringing other foot forward to
step and hop and switch.
Slide - step to the side, close with other foot, step to the side again,
close with other...
Non- Locomotor movement
Is also sometimes called axial movement. They are movements of
certain body parts, or even the whole body, without causing the body to
travel. For example, swinging your arms back and forth. Notice that
