Physical Skills Flashcards
(34 cards)
What are the 11 physical skills
Posture Alignment Balance Coordination Control Flexibility Mobility Strength Stamina Extension Isolation
What is the definition of posture?
The way the body is held
What is the definition of alignment?
Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other
What is the definition of balance?
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight
What is the definition of coordination?
The ability of efficiently move several bosy parts at once
What is the definition of control?
The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently
What is the definition of flexibility?
The range of movement in a joint
What is the definition of mobility?
The range of movement in a joint ; the ability to move fluently from action to action
What is the definition of strength?
Muscular power
What is the definition of Stamina?
The ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time
What is the definition of extension?
Lengthening of muscles or limbs
What is the definition of isolation?
An Independant movement of part of the body
Why is posture important?
Injury prevention
Makes movement aesthetically pleasing for the audience
Why is alignment important?
Injury prevention
Makes movement aesthetically pleasing for the audience
Why is balance important?
Remain stable whilst holding positions as well as complex movements such as tilts, turns, and leaps
Why is coordination important?
To permorm complex dance phrases at varying speeds
Why is control important?
To perform complex movement smoothly so it doesn’t appear messy
Why is flexibility important?
To allow dancers to perform complex range of movements in different styles
Why is mobility important?
To permorm challenging movements,various styles
Prevents injury to muscles and joints
Why is strength important?
To perform complex movements such as lifts and jumps,preventing injury
Why is Stamina important?
To be able to preform a full routine maintaining accuracy and precision throughout
Why is extension important?
Make movement aesthetically pleasing to an audience
Why is isolation important?
Preform movement with accuracy and precision
Description of an exercise for posture
Standing in parallel, knees, hips and shoulders aligned, pelvis held under and focus forward
