Basic Movement Basic Movement ConceptsConcepts

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Movement FrameworkMovement Framework

““Language” of elementary physical Language” of elementary physical educationeducation

Movement concepts describe how a Movement concepts describe how a skill is performedskill is performed

Consists of 4 components of Consists of 4 components of awarenessawareness

Body AwarenessBody Awareness

Body AwarenessWhat the body can do

Actions of the BodySupport body weight

Lead actionApply

Receive weight or force

Activities of the BodyLocomotor

Stability/NonlocomotorManipulative

Shapes of the BodyStraight/Narrow

WideRound/Curved

TwistedBent

Symmetrical/Asymmetrical

Space AwarenessSpace Awareness

Personal *Personal * General *General * PathwaysPathways Ranges (Extensions)Ranges (Extensions) LevelsLevels DirectionsDirections Planes Planes

Effort AwarenessEffort Awareness

TimingTiming WeightWeight FlowFlow

Relationship AwarenessRelationship Awareness

Focuses on interactions with objects Focuses on interactions with objects or other peopleor other people

Moving with equipmentMoving with equipment Moving with othersMoving with others Moving with propsMoving with props Moving to rulesMoving to rules