Non-locomotor movements explained!

Summary

This video defines and demonstrates various non-locomotor movements, which are fundamental body movements performed without traveling. It explains their importance as basic building blocks for more complex skills.

Highlights

Introduction to Non-Locomotor Movements00:00:06

The video introduces non-locomotor movements as fundamental body movements performed while stationary. These are also known as axial movements and are crucial for developing complex skills, such as shooting a basketball or batting in baseball.

Bending00:00:58

Bending is demonstrated as movement around any joint to change from a straight to a curved position.

Stretching or Extending00:01:09

Stretching or extending involves straightening any part of the body from the joints.

Lifting or Raising00:01:21

Lifting or raising is the act of elevating a part of the body, typically the arms and legs.

Twisting00:01:43

Twisting is explained as rotating a body part while the base remains stationary.

Turning00:01:58

Turning involves a circular movement of the entire body, including the base.

Swinging00:02:07

Swinging is demonstrated as moving a body part side to side or forward and back, like a pendulum.

Swaying00:02:22

Swaying is shown as smoothly shifting weight from one side to the other.

Shaking00:02:33

Shaking is described as a short, quick, vibrating movement in a body part or the whole body.

Pulling00:02:46

Pulling involves executing force to move an object towards one's body.

Pushing00:02:53

Pushing is demonstrated as applying force against an object or person to move it away from one's body.

Balancing00:03:04

Balancing is the even distribution of weight to remain upright and steady.