TOPIC 3: CLASSIFICATIONS OF MOVEMENTS:

Question 1

those that move the body in space in any direction with the
feet as the moving base such as walking, running, jumping, and hopping. These are
movements which can be combined in some specific patterns for variations. Variations can be done in
skipping, leaping, sliding, and galloping.

Answer 1

Basic Locomotor Movements

Question 2

Examples of Basin locomotor movements

Answer 2

Walk, Run, Leap, Hop, Jump, Skip, Slide, Gallop

Question 3

an uneven and alternate transfer of body weight from one foot always remaining in contact
with ground. The heel touches the floor first when moving forward.

Answer 3

Walk

Question 4

an even and alternate transfer of the body weight from one foot to the other with the ball of the
foot receiving the body weight. At one phase, both feet are off the ground.

Answer 4

Run

Question 5

lifting the body in air from one foot and landing on the other foot in any direction.

Answer 5

Leap

Question 6

a spring on one-foot landing on the same foot in any desired direct

Answer 6

Hop

Question 7

a spring on one or both feet landing on both feet in any direction.

Answer 7

Jump

Question 8

a step on one foot and hopping on the same foot in fast tempo.

Answer 8

Skip

Question 9

a modification of the walk in which the sole of the feet is in contact with the floor throughout
the movement. The slide may be done with alternating movement, one foot leading when moving
backward.

Answer 9

Slide

Question 10

a “catching up” step in which one foot quickly displaces the other as the displaced foot is
moved away from it. It is a progressive cut step with one foot leading.

Answer 10

Gallop

Question 11

the individual stays put in place and moves
the torso, arms or legs or the entire body like pulling, striking, lifting or swinging.

Answer 11

Basic Non-locomotor/Axial movements

Question 12

Examples of Basic Non-Locomotor/ Axial Movements

Answer 12

Bounces, Stretches, Swings, Bends, Twist, Circling, Pulls, Push, Lift, Turn

Question 13

springy movements of a joint from controlled small flexions and extensions within the deep
flexion joint. This develops flexibility and increases range of motion.

Answer 13

Bounces

Question 14

reaching out movements designed to extend muscle and joints to their fullest range to
develop flexibility, range of motion and elasticity.

Answer 14

Stretches

Question 15

pendulous movements of the arms or legs from the shoulder or hip joints. Swings start with
contraction and carry through the arch of the movement by gravity

Answer 15

Swings

Question 16

flexion of joints

Answer 16

Bends

Question 17

the part of the body is allowed to turn around its own axis.

Answer 17

Twist

Question 18

the distal end of a body part traces or describes a circle while the proximal part is in place.

Answer 18

Circling

Question 19

a forceful movement made to move an object toward the body most often done with the arms

Answer 19

Pulls

Question 20

a forceful movement made to move an object away from the body.

Answer 20

Push

Question 21

a movement which raises an object or body part from one level to another.

Answer 21

Lift

Question 22

a rotation or circular movement of the body or body parts around in space.

Answer 22

Turn

Question 23

Movement skills that require an ability to handle an
object or piece of equipment with control. They include skills such as kicking, striking, dribbling or
catching a ball. Can also be referred to as ‘object control skills’.

Answer 23

Basic Manipulative Movement/Skills

Question 24

What are the classifications of movements

Answer 24

Basic Locomotor Movements, Basic Non-locomotor axial movements, Basic manipulate movement/skills