Written Report

Jhon Calvin V. Clemente NR – 12; 07-51-026 Physical Education Written Report: There are two types of body movements.

Axial Movements – are movements that are done by a part or several parts of the body in stationary place. •

Bend or Flex – to move the body or part of the body around a

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Lift, Raise

wide axis. – to elevate a part of the body or the whole body

to a desired level. •

Stretch, extend, and straighten – to lengthen a

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part of the body. Twist – to move a body around a long axis.

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Circle – to move a body around a point. Swing – to move continuously from one point to another. Turn, Rotate – to change direction to move around an axis.

Locomotor Movements

– are movements that bring the

performer from one place to the other. The following are preparatory movements to locomotor movements. •

Point – to touch the floor with the toes, the knees well

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extended. Step – to transfer weight from one foot to another.

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Place – to touch the floor with the whole of the foot with slight

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body weight on it. Spring – to push off the leg or legs in the air. It is a combination of a bend on the knees and leg stretch.

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