PAtHFit 1 Week 6 8 Non Locomotor Movements

Introduction to Movement Competency00:00:10

Focuses on developing stability and safe alignment through foundational movements like core bracing, dead bugs, bird dogs, pushups, planks, and squats.

Core Bracing and Stability Principles00:01:34

Defines stability as controlled movement rather than rigidity, emphasizing the importance of 'quality first' rules and proper breathing while maintaining core tension.

Core Exercises: Dead Bug and Bird Dog00:02:13

Explains how to perform the dead bug and bird dog exercises to improve spinal control and anti-rotation, with a focus on keeping the trunk steady while limbs are in motion.

Upper Body Support: Scapular Protraction and Pushups00:03:32

Details the importance of scapular movement in pushup variations and provides cues to maintain proper alignment by adjusting support surfaces based on individual ability.

Plank and Squat Technique00:04:46

Covers proper form for planks and squats, addressing common myths regarding knee positioning and emphasizing the 'tripod foot' and controlled depth.

Seven-Station Circuit and Assessment00:07:32

Outlines a seven-station circuit and explains how to perform self-assessment, emphasizing the value of selecting appropriate variations over the most difficult ones.

External Cues and Scientific Foundation00:09:09

Discusses the use of external cues to improve movement quality and explains that the curriculum is based on research regarding motor control and sustainable practice.