INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN MOVEMENTS

Human movement defined by Frank Stuart (2012) as the scientific study of how the
human body works, with a. particular focus on improving the workings of the human
body for sport, fitness and well-being. He stated that it covers the physiological,
biomechanical and psychological systems of the body.

PRINCIPLE OF MOVEMENT ENHANCEMENT

Breath
 “Above all…learn to breathe correctly” said Joseph. He
found that correct breathing oxygenates the blood and
increases circulation and the capacity of the lungs. This
principle will enhance and ease your movements and
breathing is continuous; inhale through the nose and out
through the mouth. Inhale fully and exhale completely.

Concentration
 No mindless or careless movements here! “Always keep
your mind wholly concentrated on the purpose of the
exercises as you perform them.” You will learn to direct
your body through each exercise by conducting an internal
dialogue with a mental checklist to concentrate on
improving your form. “It is the conscious control of all muscular movements of the
body.”

Control

 “Good posture can be successfully acquired only when the

entire mechanism of the body is under perfect control.”
Thinking and moving. Joseph Pilates originally called his
method Contrology: the art of control. Not only does this
method reduce the risk of injury but trains your body for life.
Although control can be thought of as constricting, it is precise
control that frees us to reach our physical Full Potential by teaching us to take
charge of our bodies and realize our capabilities.

Centering

 Also known as the “core” or “powerhouse”, the “center” is

defined as the wide band of midsection muscles from your
navel around to your lower back, extending from your lower
ribs to just below your buttocks. Each exercise not only focuses
on strengthening the center but every movement is to be
initiated from your center. Joseph Pilates found that stabilizing
your pelvis through the center “develops the body uniformly
and corrects wrong posture”

Precision

 Specific, accurate, detailed, intentional movement elevates

the benefits of each exercise from superficial to intense and
even life changing. We get out of Pilates what we put into it.
Be precise on performing each exercise not just completing
it.

Flow

 “Designed to give you suppleness, grace and skill that will be

unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, play, and work.”
We are in constant motion and each movement connects to
another. Harmony comes from the integration of isolated
parts. Concentration on each individual movement stimulates
greater muscle activity improving your balance, control and
coordination. This will prepare us for the unrelenting
demands of our everyday life.
Significance of Human Movement
When we say significance, it tells the stricture of a certain subject and build it to make it
essentially relevant.  
 Movement is essential for every aspect of health. At a very basic level, human
beings are simply an energy in motion that exist to move and occupy space. It is
difficult to separate the difference between moving and living. The more
sedentary your life is, the more important it is to intentionally move. Here are the
13 importance and benefits of movements that is essential for what we do daily
to maintain balance in our lifestyle:

• Ensure ease of physical movement

to a large degree, the movement of each specific aspect of the body is
based on the philosophy of “use-it; or lose-it". Any joint or muscle that is not
used on a frequent basis will lose part of its function.

• Assist with internal movement.

The degree and type of external movement directly impacts cardiovascular
function, muscle development, hormones and every other system of the
body. Movement is required to pump lymph throughout the body and to aid in
the return of blood from the extremities.

• Strength.
A person’s strength is based on the load that a muscle can hold or endure.
Strength is developed and maintained by engaging muscles in activities that
work the muscles and train them to hold, carry or lift increasing amounts of
weight.

• Get up and Go.

The “get up and go” or “energy” that a person experiences on a daily basis is
linked to their activity level. An active lifestyle or daily movement may be the
tools needed to combat fatigue and restore energy levels.
Sedentary individuals, who begin to engage in regular movement, have reported an increase in
energy levels and a decrease in feeling of fatigue.

• Sleep.
Movement promotes improved sleep quality by allowing for smoother
and more regular transitions between the cycles and phases of sleep.
Individuals who are active have fewer episodes of sleeplessness and fall
asleep easier and sleep more soundly compared to sedentary individuals.

• Maintaining body weight.

Generally speaking, body weight is a balance between calories
consumed versus calories burned, or expended. Movement and exercise
increase caloric expenditure to balance the calories.

• Mood and stress reduction.

All types of activity, aerobic or anerobic contribute to improved mood and
stress reduction. Endorphins, the body’s feel good neurotransmitters, are
released during activity creating a natural feeling of well-being,
decreasing feelings of stress. Movement is also a form of meditation in
motion. When one engages in movement the mind is focused on the body
leaving little time for thoughts of life’s stressful events. Movement has
also been proven to decrease levels of depression, anxiety and improve
self-esteem.

• Prevention of disease.
Internal and external movement in the body is essential to keep the body
working optimally and prevent diseases. Any disease, in any system can be
decreased or prevented with regular movement.
Different Related Sciences to Human Movement

 Kinesiology includes a broad range of disciplines such as exercise physiology,

sport psychology, sport sociology, motor control, and biomechanics.

 Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical

aspects of biological systems, at any level from whole organisms to organs, cells and
cell organelles, using the methods of mechanics.

 Sport Psychology is an interdisciplinary science that draws on knowledge from many

related fields including biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology and psychology. It
involves the study of how psychological factors affect performance and how participation
in sport and exercise affect psychological and physical factors.

 Physiological relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of
living organisms and their parts.

 Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states

or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of
health problems.
General factors affecting movement

Physiological Factors - Cardiovascular endurance, muscular

strength and endurance, and flexibility. 

Psychological Factors- Fear, anxiety, and self confidence

Sociological Factors- Membership in a group can influence

participation. Gender roles and Economics.

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