Basic

Movements
Locomotor
Movements
 Locomotor movement skills are those in which the body
is moved in one direction, or a combination of directions,
from one point to another. Activities such as walking, jogging,
moving forwards, backwards, side-shuffling, skipping, running,
jumping, hopping and leaping are considered fundamental
locomotion movements.
Non-Locomotor
Movements
 Any movement that does not travel, but uses the
available space in any direction or movement organized
around the axis of the body (axial movement); bending,
twisting, stretching, and swinging are examples of axial
movement.
Manipulative
Movements
 Movement skills that require an ability to handle an object
or piece of equipment with control. They include skills such
as kicking, striking, dribbling or catching a ball. Can also be
referred to as 'object control skills'.
Fundamental
Body Positions
 Arms Obliquely Upward
a. Raise arms upward.
b. Open arms sideward to about 80 degrees angle.
c. Now your arms are in an upward-sideward position.
 Arms Obliquely Downward
a. This is the reverse of arms obliquely upward.
b. Arms are raised in a downward-sideward position.
 Arms Upward Bend
a. From arms upward, bend elbows close to the side, forearms are
in vertical position.
b. Palms facing each other, fingers pointing upward.
 Hands on Chest or Arms Forward-Bend
a. From arms forward, bend elbows, hands on chest.
b. Palms facing downward, elbows are in line with
shoulders, fingertips almost touching.
 Arms Half-Forward
a. From arms forward, bend the elbows so that upper arms are
horizontally sideways, elbows in line with the shoulders.
b. Forearm and fingers are pointing forward, palms are facing
each other.
 Arms to Thrust
a. Arms forward.
b. On the command “thrust”, pull elbows close to the body,
knuckles down, fist slightly closed.
 Stride Stand Sideward Right and Left
a. From standing position, step R foot sideward R shoulder-width
apart.
b. Weight equally distributed on both feet.
 Jump to Stride Sideward
a. Jump sideward and land with feet apart.
b. Weight evenly distributed on both feet.
Full Knees Bend
a. Bend to a full squat position.
b. Rest the buttocks on the heels of the feet.
Half-Knees Bend
a. Bend the knees at about R angle.
b. Keep feet flat on the floor.
 Full Knee Rest Position
a. Take a full squat position.
b. Place the hands on the floor between the knees,
fingers pointing forward.
 Left (Right) Foot Forward-Lunge
a. Step the L (R) foot forward L (R) as far as possible.
b. Bend (R) knee. Extend R (L) leg backward.
c. Keep extended leg straight.
d. Keep body erect.
Left (R) Foot Forward Fall-Out
a. Take a lunge forward with the L (R) foot with the body inclined
forward.
b. Keep trunk inclined, don’t drop the head forward.
c. Keep trunk inclined body straight from heel to head.
Prone Lying Position
a. Lie on the stomach, face downward.
b. Arms are kept close to the sides of the body.
Supine or Back Lying Position
a. Lie down with the back flat on the floor, body straight.
b. Arms are kept close to the body down at the sides.
Prone Leaning Rest Position
Back or Supine-Leaning-Rest Position
a. From supine-lying position, raise trunk up, hands and heels of
the feet supporting the weight of the body.
b. Fingertips pointing forward.
Prone Elbow Support Position
a. From prone-lying position, the body is raised and is supported
by the forearms and toes.
b. Arms and forearms are pointed forward.
 Supine-Elbow Support
a. From supine-lying position, raise the trunk upward until it is
inclined at an angle of about 30 degrees from the ground.
b. Hands are resting on the floor. Forearms and hands pointing
forward. Weight resting on heels and elbows.
 Side Leaning Rest (R side of L side)
a. From prone-leaning-rest position, turn right (left) supporting
the body with the right (left) hand.
b. Keep the elbow of the supporting arm straight, with the other
arm at the side close to the body and the legs straight and
together.
Long Sitting
a. Sit on the floor with legs together and extended straight
forward.
b. Point toes forward.
Long Sitting Rest
a. Same as long sitting position.
b. Rest weight on hands which are placed behind back, fingertips
pointing backward.
Crook or Hook Sitting
a. Long Sitting position.
b. Bend knees with feet flat on the floor.
c. Keep the knees and heels together.
Cross or Tailor Sitting Position
a. Cross the legs in front in a tailor-like fashion.
b. Knees should be kept close to the floor as much as possible and
the back held straight.
 Kneeling
a. Kneel on both knees.
b. Keep knees, heels together, toes under or stretched as preferred.
Stride Kneeling
a. From kneeling position, open knees apart to make the balance
steadier.
Stride Kneel Sitting
a. From stride-kneeling position, sit on the heels of the feet, back
straight.
Right or Left Half Knee- Standing Position
a. Kneel on L knee.
b. Bend R knee to half-stand position, R foot flat on the floor.
Hook or Crook- Lying Position
a. Supine-lying position flex the knees.
b. Keep heels and knees together and both feet flat on the floor.
Shoulder Stand Position
On Fours
a. Place hands on the floor so that the weight of the body is equally
distributed on both knees and hands.
Bridge Stand
a. Supine lying position, knees bent, feet flat on the floor.
b. Hands flat on the floor, fingertips pointing toward feet.
c. Raise body upward with weight on both feet and hands.
Note: Push from the hands not from the hips.
Folded Position
a. Kneeling position.
b. Bend trunk forward until head is close to knees.
Stride Long Sitting Position
a. From long sitting position, spread legs about a foot apart.
Close Crook Sitting
Side Sitting
a. From long sitting position, bend both legs R (L) side, weight of
the body resting mostly on the “sitting bone” on thigh of left
(right) side.
b. The bent legs are on the opposite direction of the sitting side.
Kneel Sitting
a. Kneeling position.
b. Sit back on heels, ankles well stretched, back straight.
R or L Leg Forward-Kneel Sitting
a. From kneel-sitting position, stretch R leg forward.
b. Remain seated on the L heel.
R or L Leg Sideways-Kneel Sitting Position
a. From kneel-sitting position, stretch R leg
sideward.
b. Remain seated on the L heel.