CHAPTER
7:
FUNDAMENTALS
MOVEMENT
PATTERNS
LOCOMOTOR
MOVEMENT
- refers to any
movement that causes
the body to travel from
one place to another.
WALKIN
G
• shifting one’s
weight from one
foot to others.
• aerobic
activity
• Walking is a natural, low-impact form of locomotion involving moving
on foot at a moderate pace. It’s a fundamental activity that many
people engage in for various reasons, such as exercise, transportation,
leisure, or social interaction. Walking can improve cardiovascular
health, strengthen muscles, enhance mood, and aid in weight
management. It’s accessible to most people and can be done almost
anywhere, making it a popular choice for maintaining fitness and
overall well-being.
Benefits of
walking
1.PHYSICAL BENEFIT
• improve cardiovascular
health
• weight management
• stronger muscle and bone
• reduce the risk of chronic
diseases
2.MENTAL
• improve AND EMOTIONAL
flexibility and
balance BENEFIT
• stress relief
• improve mood
• enhance cognitive
function
• better sleep
• increase self steem
3. SOCIAL BENEFIT
• social connection
• explore
surroundings
RUNNIN
G
• Running is a physical activity that
involves moving quickly on foot. It's
a form of exercise that can be done
for fitness, competition, or
recreation. People run for various
reasons, including improving
cardiovascular health, building
endurance, managing weight, and
relieving stress. It can be done solo
or in groups and can take place on
roads, trails, or tracks. There are
also different types of running, like
sprinting, long-distance running,
and trail running.
BENEFITS OF
RUNNING
1.PHYSICAL 3. SOCIAL
BENEFIT BENEFIT
• improve cardiovascular health • social
• weight management connection
• increase bone density • outdoor
• enhance muscle strenght exploration
• enhance muscle endurance
• improve flexibility and balance
2.MENTAL
BENEFIT
• stress relief
• improve mood and cognitive
function
• increase energy level
• improve sleep quality
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