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GCSE Movement Analysis
GCSE Movement Analysis
Fig. 3
Identify the main plane of movement that the performer has passed through during the execution of the skill
shown in Fig 3.
Frontal
[1]
2(a) Using Fig. 5 below, draw a line through the centre of the body that represents the longitudinal axis of rotation. Fig.
[1] (b) Give a practical example of a movement in sport that uses this axis of rotation.
[1]
Fig. 1
Sagittal
[1] (b) Give a practical example of a skill that passes through the plane of movement above.
Kicking a football
[1]
4 In the box below, draw and label the lever system used at the neck when heading a ball in football.
Effort
Load
Fulcrum
Second class levers have the load in the middle - This means a large load can be moved with
relatively low effort. Third class levers have the effort in the middle. - This means they can
produce a large range of movement with relatively low effort. [4]