QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF

HUMAN MOTION
 Critical Elements and Key movement patterns.
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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SHOWS GOOD
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CRITICAL ELEMENTS
IN QUALITATIVE
ANALYSIS OF HUMAN
MOTION
In qualitative analysis of human motion, there are
several critical elements and key movement patterns
that are often assessed to provide a comprehensive
understanding of an individual's movement. These
elements and patterns help identify the quality,
efficiency, and effectiveness of the motion.
 1. ALIGNMENT
Assess the alignment of the body, including posture and
joint positions. Proper alignment is critical for efficient and
safe movement.
Alignment refers to how the head, shoulders, spine, hips, knees and
ankles relate and line up with each other. Proper alignment of the
body puts less stress on the spine and helps you have good posture.
2. BALANCE AND STABILITY
Evaluate the person's ability to
maintain balance and stability
during motion. This includes the
ability to control the center of
mass and maintain equilibrium.
 STORK BALANCE STAND
TEST
It requires the person to stand on
one leg, up on the ball of the foot, for
as long as possible.
 3. RANGE OF MOTION
Range of motion (ROM) refers to how far you
can move or stretch a part of your body, such as
a joint or a muscle.
Range of Motion
 4. COORDINATION
Observe how well different body parts work
together. Proper coordination is essential for
smooth and purposeful movement.
 5. RHYTHM AND TIMING
Analyze the rhythm and timing of
movements. Smooth and well-timed
actions are often more efficient and
effective.
 6. MUSCLE ENGAGEMENT
Examine the activation of
specific muscle groups
during movement. This can
provide insight into
strength imbalances or
overuse of certain muscles.
 7. TRANSFER OF FORCE
Evaluate how force is generated,
transferred, and utilized during
motion, especially in activities like
sports.
 8.ADAPTATION & FEEDBACK
Observe how the individual adapts to
changes in the environment or
feedback from their own body.
Adaptability is crucial for successful
motion.
9. EMOTION AND
EXPRESSION
Consider the emotional and expressive
aspects of movement. Some activities,
like dance and theater, place a strong
emphasis on conveying emotion
through motion.
 KEY MOVEMENT
PATTERNS IN
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
OF HUMAN MOTION
In qualitative analysis of human motion, key movement
patterns refer to recurring sequences or patterns of
movement that are observed and assessed to understand
how an individual performs a specific task or activity.
These patterns help in evaluating the quality, efficiency,
and effectiveness of the motion. Here are some key
movement patterns often analyzed in qualitative analysis
of human motion:
 1. RUNNING FORM
The movement pattern for running
involves a repetitive cycle of leg and
arm movements, maintaining a
proper upright posture, and efficient
use of energy. Running patterns can
vary depending on the distance and
terrain.
 2. SWINGING PATTERNS
In activities like golf, tennis, or
baseball, the swinging pattern is
critical. It involves coordinated
movements of the arms, trunk, and
legs to generate force and accuracy
in striking an object.
(Golf, Tennis, Baseball):* Each
of these sports has specific
movement patterns for swinging
a club, racket, or bat. These
patterns involve a coordinated
sequence of body movements,
including footwork, torso
rotation, and arm actions.
 3. THROWING AND CATCHING
PATTERNS
These patterns are essential in
sports like baseball, football, or
track and field. Analyzing how
individuals throw objects or catch
them provides insights into
coordination, power, and accuracy.
 4. JUMPING PATTERNS
Jumping patterns are crucial for sports
like basketball, high jump, or long jump.
They involve take-off, flight, and landing
sequences, with an emphasis on technique
and landing safely.
5. KICKING PATTERNS
In soccer, rugby, or martial
arts, the kicking pattern is
significant. It involves the
coordinated use of the lower
body to deliver powerful and
precise kicks.
 6. DANCE MOVEMENTS
Dance encompasses a wide
variety of movement patterns,
from choreographed routines
to improvised freestyle. These
patterns can be fluid,
rhythmic, and expressive.
8. BALANCE AND WEIGHT
SHIFTING PATTERNS
Analyzing how an
individual shifts their weight
and maintains balance is
crucial for activities such as
yoga, gymnastics, or balance
beam routines.
In these practices, individuals follow
specific movement patterns to achieve
flexibility, strength, and balance.
Different poses involve various body
positions and transitions.
 3. CLIMBING PATTERNS
Rock climbing or bouldering requires
specific movement patterns for
gripping, reaching, and shifting body
weight. Efficient climbing patterns
vary depending on the climbing style
and difficulty of the route.
 4. GAIT PATTERNS
In the context of rehabilitation
and biomechanics, gait analysis
involves studying how individuals
walk. It includes the movement
patterns of the legs, pelvis, and
arms during the walking cycle.
 5. WEIGHTLIFTING
TECHNIQUES
In weightlifting sports like
Olympic weightlifting and
powerlifting, there are precise
movement patterns for lifts like the
clean and jerk, snatch, and squat.
These patterns focus on posture,
balance, and force generation.
 6. MARTIAL ARTS TECHNIQUES
Arts such as karate, judo, or taekwondo
have unique movement patterns for strikes,
kicks, throws, and defensive maneuvers.
 7. AGILITY DRILLS
Athletes use agility drills to improve their
ability to change direction quickly. These drills
involve specific movement patterns like
shuffling, zig-zagging, and lateral movements.
Analyzing and optimizing movement patterns is
crucial in sports performance, injury prevention,
and rehabilitation. Coaches, trainers, physical
therapists, and biomechanists study these
patterns to enhance athletic performance,
correct improper techniques, and facilitate
recovery from injuries.
 These critical elements and key movement patterns
are used to provide a holistic assessment of human
motion. They can be applied in various contexts, such as
sports analysis, physical therapy, dance instruction, and
ergonomic design, to enhance performance, prevent
injuries, and improve the quality of movement.
THANK YOU!
Irish Joy D. Bilo
Discussant