Locomotor movements explained!

Summary

This video explains and demonstrates different locomotor movements. Locomotor movements are fundamental movements that involve moving the body from one place to another. They are essential basic movements that combine to form more complex skills.

Highlights

Skipping00:01:31

Skipping is demonstrated as a combination of a step and a hop using the same foot.

Sliding00:03:02

Sliding is demonstrated as gliding on the floor, either sideward or forward, using the right and left foot alternately.

Jumping00:01:52

Jumping is defined as springing on one foot or both feet and landing on both feet.

Leaping00:02:14

Leaping involves springing on one foot and landing on the other foot.

Galloping00:02:28

Galloping is described as stepping on one foot and catching up with the other, either sideward or forward.

Running00:01:02

Running is explained as a continuous step, similar to walking, but with longer strides and at a faster speed.

Hopping00:01:14

Hopping is described and shown as springing on one foot and landing on the same foot.

Introduction to Locomotor Movements00:00:07

The video introduces locomotor movements as fundamental movements where the body moves from one place to another. It emphasizes their importance as basic movements that combine to create more complex skills, such as a basketball layup.

Walking00:00:42

Walking is defined and demonstrated as a continuous step, with one foot followed by the other.