Non Locomotor Movemets

MODULE 2 NON LOCOMOTOR MOVEMETS CHAPTER 1: NON LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENS I. DESCRIPTION This module will discuss the concept of Non Locomotor Movements and the factors affecting Non Locomotor Movements. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of this module, you are expected to: a) Understand the concept of Non Locomotor Movements, and factors affecting Non Locomotor Movements; b) Explain how Non Locomotor Movements Affects the Principle of Training; c) Cite the importance of Non Locomotor Movement in Health; and d) Perform the Non-Locomotor movements. II. INTRODUCTION Non-locomotor movement is “movement that moves around the axis of the body (the spine) rather than movement which takes the body through space.” Non-locomotor movement is attached movement. It stays in one place. Basic non-locomotor movements include bend-straighten, twistturn, swing-rock, push-pull, curl-stretch, and rise-fall. Non-locomotor abilities are abilities are basic movements that are performed while in contact with the ground. They require well planned instructional and practice opportunities to be mastered by children, and are associated with many benefits to the developing child. A general recommendation to educators, parents, and policy makers is to increase children’s awareness about non-locomotor abilities, and to convey the importance that they play across the lifespan. III. LEARNING CONTENT A. Discussion Non-locomotor abilities are essential body movements that do not include traveling. They are stability abilities that include movements of limbs or body parts, and sometimes even the whole body. They are sometimes referred to as axial movements, as in 'revolving around an axis. Non Locomotor Movement Swing Definition It is a pendular motion of a body part that can move forward and backward or side to side. Twist Is a partial rotation of body parts around an axis Turn Is a full rotation of the body around a vertical or horizontal. Full, half or quarter turns Shake It is a short quick vibrating movement in a body part or the whole body. Bend It is a flex of a body part at a joint. Stretch Extending a body part or the whole body Wiggle A small or big, fast or slow curvy movement of a body part or the whole body. Rock or sway To shift of the body weight forward, backward, side to side or in a circular pathway We tighten all the muscles surrounding the abdomen. As we contract the abdominal Bracing the core. muscles, the erector spinae muscles proximately go into joint action and support the back from the rear. In other words, we create a natural belt or girdle that soothes and protects the spine with muscle co-contraction Lift your legs so your knees are straight over Dead bug series your hips. On an exhale, slowly lower your right arm and left leg until they're just above the floor. On an inhale, bring them back to the starting position. Repeat on the opposite side Maintain a neutral spine by engaging your abdominal muscles. Draw your shoulder Bird dog series blades together. Raise your right arm and left leg, keeping your shoulders and hips parallel to the floor. Increase the back of your neck and tuck your chin into your chest to gaze down at the floor. Start in plank, inhale, and then move your backside toward your heels as you exhale. Plank series Press through your heels, and shoot yourself back out long into plank position. Repeat at a brisk pace, keeping your core pulled in the whole time. The humble squat might just be the most Squat series effective exercise you can do: It engages the entire lower half of the body, including the hips, glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves, while also hitting the core, shoulders, and back Bodybuilding lore has people bench press or Press up scapular protraction and perform a push-up by holding the shoulder retraction blades in retraction to eliminate the serratus anterior function of scapular protraction. This creates a greater demand on the pecs to bring the humorous into horizontal flexion,