LOCOMOTOR

MOVEMENTS

Module 3 in
PATHFit 1
Locomotor movement is the
act or power of moving from
place to place (Webster’s
Dictionary). Locomotor
movement “usually involves
moving around the wider,
available area, with the body
not anchored and with
complete transfer of weight.”
WALK
Is a slow locomotor skill where
one foot is always on the
ground. As the left foot is on
the ground the right foot is in
the air moving forward. Then
the right foot makes contact
with the heel first as the left
foot moves forward in the air.
RUNNING
It is faster locomotor skill.
During a run, the feet are
both in the air at the same
time. The feet alternate
moving forward during the
skill.
SKIPPING
A locomotor skill that
requires the students to
alternate their motion from
the left side to the right and
then continue to alternate
from left to right.
GALLOPING
A skill that can be performed
with either foot as the lead. One
foot is placed in front of the
opposite foot. The front foot
takes a large step forward while
the second foot stays in place.
The back foot then takes a step
forward but always stays behind
the front foot.
HOPPING
It is a one footed skill.
Students stand on one foot
and will hop with the one
foot. The opposite foot is
bent at the knee and trailing
behind the back of the
student.
JUMPING
A two footed skill. Students will
stand with both feet together
and will jump with both feet
together. The students should
work on using their knees as
shock absorbers so that they
can protect themselves from
injury.
SLIDE
A sideways movement. The
students will move to their
right or their left with the
appropriate shoulder
leading the direction of the
slide.
WALKING
BACKWARDS
A slow movement. The
students will need to turn their
heads to watch where they are
going. Students should be
instructed to step one foot
directly behind the opposite
foot to move themselves
backward.
LEAP
A Movement when a
student leaves the
ground.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF LOCOMOTOR
ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISE
MOVEMENT
MATTERS
When we move we make our body
productive in performing a task. This will
help our body to regulate the flood of sugar
in our body.
POSTURE
Efficient training can help to correct bad
posture and muscular inequalities caused
by unhealthy lifestyle and sedentary
lifestyle.
FAT
BURNING
Useful training delivers fantastic fat
burning workouts, by using full body
exercises that improve the body fitness.
MUSCLE
TONE/
DENSITY
It improves the muscular strength and
endurance through proper exercise and
active lifestyle.
SPORTS
SPECIFIC
Having an active lifestyle helps us to have
interest in the world of sports.
THANK YOU