Locomotor Movements: are those motor skills in which the feet move the body from one place to...
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LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS An informative power point for Physical Education teachers (future P.E. teachers) to use as an effective resource. By: Erica Previti
Locomotor Movements: are those motor skills in which the feet move the body from one place to another. Principle of Opposition: when a step is taken
Locomotor Movements: are those motor skills in which the feet
move the body from one place to another. Principle of Opposition:
when a step is taken with the left foot - the right hand is moved.
In which Locomotor movements is the Principle of Opposition
found?
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Walk, Run Leap, Hop, Jumping Skipping Gallop, Slide Can anyone
demonstrate a Locomotor movement?
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to advance or travel on foot at a moderate speed or pace
proceed by steps move by advancing the feet alternately so that
there is always one foot on the ground
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to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk in
such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are
off the ground. How to run
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starts off on one foot and ends on the opposite a phase when
neither foot is in contact with the ground a transfer of weight
from one foot to the other an exaggerated running step How to leap
Mario can leap!
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Funny Video ~Have class do movements along with video Please
note: a hop takes place on one foot a leap happens while in forward
motion
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stand on one foot and hop with the same foot the opposite foot
is bent at the knee and trailing behind the back a leap on one foot
How to hop
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stand with two feet together spring clear of the ground end on
two feet
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step with left foot, then hop on left foot, then step on right
foot and hop on right foot alternate motion from the left side to
the right and continue
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one foot is placed in front of the opposite foot the front foot
takes a large step forward while the second foot stays in place the
back foot takes a step forward but always stays behind the front
foot How to gallop What other animals gallop?
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move to the left, the left shoulder leads (move the right, the
right shoulder leads) the left foot reaches out to the left side
and steps then the right foot takes a step next to the left
foot
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Review: What is a walk? What is a run? What is a leap? What is
a hop? What is a jump? What is a skip? What is a gallop? What is a
slide? Please show examples of each
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Basketball = slide, run, jump, leap, hop Football = run, slide,
leap, jump Volleyball = jump, leap Baseball/Softball; Field Hockey;
Tennis = slide, run Golf = walk
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Building Bridges Building Bridges Parachute Activities
Parachute Activities Hopscotch
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Content Area: Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
Strand: A. Movement Skills and Concepts Standard: 2.5 Motor Skill
Development: All students will utilize safe, efficient, and
effective movement to develop and maintain a healthy, active
Standard 2.5
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Content Statement: (2.5.P.) Developing competence and
confidence in gross and fine motor skills provides a foundation for
participation in physical activities. Various types of physical
activity
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Content Statement: (2.5.2.; 2.5.4; 2.5.6.) Understanding of
fundamental concepts related to effective execution of actions
provides the foundation for participation in games, sports, dance,
and recreational activities. Games!
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Assessment on proper locomotor movements: Locomotor Movement
Assessment Locomotor Movement Assessment
