Unit 3: Body Movement and Basic Position

3.1 What is non-locomotor or axial movement and locomotor movement?

Non-locomotor movement - is a movement that a person performs while remaining stationary.
Locomotor Movements - These are movements where the body travels through space from one location
to another.

3.2 Types of Body Movement

A. Axial Movement
Axial movements involve bending, stretching, twisting, swinging, gesturing, rising, rotating and
spinning. Axial movements tend to involve the spine as the focal point.
B. Locomotor Movement
Locomotor movements are the foundations of human movement.Walking, running, hopping,
skipping,jumping, galloping, leaping and sliding are the eight locomotor movements.

3.3 Basic Position

A. Hand position
The hands can be put, or rest, on the hips, clasped behind the head, or placed flat on the floor.
B. Arms Position
First position- raise arms to a circle in front of the chest. Second position – open up arms sideward,
raised below shoulder level with a graceful curve. ... Fourth position – raise one arm in front of chest in
a half circle, while one arm remains overhead. Fifth position – raise both arms overhead in a graceful
curve.
C. Standing position
Standing position can be performed with both legs parallel to each other, feet together, with toes
pointing forward; or with feet slightly apart, hip-width apart, or wider than shoulder-width apart.
D. Kneeling position
From a kneeling position, place the hands on the floor, elbows straight, toes pointed, the knees and
hands are the base of support. From a hook sitting lift the trunk; legs and arms in right angle with the
trunk. Place hands on waist. Fingers pointing front thumbs pointing backward
E. Sitting Position
Special ways of sitting are with the legs horizontal, and in an inclined seat. While on a chair the shins
are usually vertical, on the ground the shins may be crossed in the lotus position or be placed
horizontally under the thigh in a seiza.
F. Lying position
Side-lying position. A lateral recumbent position in which the individual rests on the right or left side,
usually with the knees slightly flexed.
G. Arms Support Position
Front arm support, side arm support, back arm support
H. Four Based Position
Dog stand position and bridge stand position