a line around which the body or body part can turn

Planes and axes of movement

Physical education

This unit will explore basic principles of movement and their effect on sporting performance to include the classification of levers, planes of movement and axis of rotation. This understanding enables pupils to maximise efficiency of movement or generate more power. 

Movement analysis and basic biomechanics

Which of the following image is correct for the sagittal plane?

an imaginary line running from head to toe

an imaginary line running through the hips

an imaginary line running through the belly button

Which of the following is the correct description of the sagittal axis?

Which of the following images moves along the transverse plane and rotates around the vertical axis?

Match the plane of movement with the correct axis of rotation.

Match the sporting movement to the correct axis.

The transverse plane is an imaginary line and flat surface which divides the body into {{ }} and bottom halves.

Which of the following images is correct for a cartwheel?

Which image shows an athlete rotating their whole body?

Which movement is defined as the angle of the joint decreasing?

Which of the following sports includes a skill named a full twist jump?

Which of the following movement demonstrates extension of the knee?

A pirouette is a skill using {{ }} of the whole body.

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

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