Locomotor Movements

Fundamental body movements - are the building blocks necessary for more complex physical
activities. Playing sports, exercising, and dancing all require a command of simple, fundamental
body movements.

Locomotor Movements - These are movements where the body travels through space from one
location to another. Locomotor movements primarity use the feet for support however, the
body can travel on other parts such as the hands and feet. They cause the body to travel. There
are eight main locomotor movements. They are categorized as either even or uneven
movements.

Even rhythm movements consist of equal, unvarying actions. These movements include:

1. Walking - Walking is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an
'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step.

2. Running- is the activity of moving fast on foot, especially as a sport.

3. Hopping - to jump or get onto something that is moving

4.Leaping - jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.

5. Jumping - jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.

Uneven rhythm movements consist of unequal actions. They also sometimes incorporate
alternating actions. These movements include:

1. Skipping - move along lightly, stepping from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce.

2. Galloping - is a forward slide movement: front foot steps forward with a little spring followed
by the transfer of body weight to the back foot.

3. Sliding - Is similar to a gallop performed with the right or left foot leading.
Muscles Involved in Locomotor Movements

1. Walking and Running

The quadriceps - at the front of the thighs, they are by far the body’s biggest muscles. They raise
and push forward the thigh and leg.

The hamstrings - these form the back of the thigh and move your leg backward.

The buttock muscles - Very powerful and bulky, their job is to complete the backward
movement of the step. When these muscle masses sag, this shows that they are not being used
enough for their primary function, which is walking and running.

The stomach muscles. - these contract with each step forward.

The calf muscles - these are smaller, but are among the most heavily used muscles when you
take a step.

2. Jumping Hopping, Galloping, Sliding, Skipping and Leaping

The main muscles used when you execute a vertical jump are the quads, glutes, hamstrings and
calf muscles. To get a better idea of how each of these muscle groups contributes to the
progression of the jump, hopping, galloping,sliding, skipping and leaping, you can divide them
by the action they perform. For example, the muscles used to extend the knee are the
quadriceps.

Gluteus Maximums and Harmstrings - extend the hip when you stand up straight. When you
point your toes before leaving the ground, you perform a motion known as plantar flexion. This
requires the calf muscles, which are your gastrocnemius and soleus, to come into play.

Lower and Upper body muscles - do all the work. In fact, the mucles in your upper body work
with your lower body to propel you up and off the ground. The muscles in your shoulders,
arms, back and chest do play a role in how high you can go.

Core muscles - will get a fantastic workout when performing the jump, skipping, galloping,
hopping, and leaping. Since power, athleticism and coordination is required to perform this
move successfully, you will need to rely on your core mucles o generate explosive power to
propel you upward while keeping your form and technique tight.
Example of Exercises or Routines that Involved the Locomotor Movements

1. Jogging - is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace.

2. Burpees - is a full body exercise used in strength training and as an aerobic exercise. The
basic movement is performed in four steps and known as a "four-count burpee": Begin in a
standing position. Move into a squat position with your hands on the ground.

3. In and out Squat Jumps - Stand with feet together, placing your hands in front of you on your
thighs. Bend your legs, jump up, and separate your feet in mid air. Jump up out of the squat and
land back in the starting position, bringing your feet together on landing

4. Plyometrics - also known as jump training or plyos, are exercises in which muscles exert
maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power (speed-strength).

5. X-Over Step – up – Step your right foot to the right side and followed by your left foot (in this
situation your legs are forming x) then contiue until to the other side then go back to your
starting point.

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