LOCOMOTOR

MOVEMENTS
=Locomotor movements
can happen if you move
your body from one place
to another.
EIGHT LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
•walking
•running
•hopping
•skipping
•jumping
•galloping
•leaping
•sliding
NON LOCOMOTOR
MOVEMENTS
-PUSH
-PULL
-RISE
-FALL
walking
Walking is the transfer of
weight from one foot to
another with one foot in
constant contact with the
floor.
running
Running is the transfer of
weight from one foot to
another. During the
weight transfer both feet
are briefly off the floor.
Hopping
Hopping is the transfer of
weight from one foot to
the same foot with a
spring action of the foot.
Skipping
Skipping consists of walk
(step) and a hop in a
uneven rhythm. A skip
alternates sides.
Jumping
Jumping is the transfer of
weight from both feet, to
both feet with a spring
action into the air.
Galloping
Galloping consists of a
combination of a walk
(step) and a leap in an
uneven rhythm.
Leaping
Leaping is the transfer of
weight from one foot to
another with a longer time or
non support and pushing off
with a spring to land on the
other foot.
Sliding
Sliding consists of walk
(step) and a leap. One leg
lends and the other leg
chases in uneven rhythm.
Rubrics for scoring:
Indicators:
•The performance shows locomotor movements.
•The steps are creative and original .
•The group is synchronize or well-coordinated.
•The performers are energenic.
•The performance has an impact to the audience.
Points

10 If all the indicators are met.

8 If 4 of the indicators are met.

6 If 3 of the indicators are met.

4 If 2 of the indicators are met.

2 If 1 of the indicators is met.

ASSIGNMENT
Transform the following ordinary activities into a simple dance routine using
the locomotor movements . Choose your own music.

Groups Activity

1-5 -Washing clothes on the river

bank.

1-5 -Grating coconut and

extracting coconut milk.

1-5 -Sweeping and Scrubbing the

floor.

1-5 -Fetching water

Thank you