1. Axial/non-locomotive and Locomotive Movement:
Plus warm-up, alignment, basic body skills and qualities of movement

2. Axial/Non-Locomotive Movement (Movement that doesn’t travel)
Tilt
Swing
Elevate
Turn
Shake
Rotate
Curl
Sequential
Reach/stretch
Bend/fold
Fall
Pull
Hinge
Bounce/bob
Push
Spiral
Twist

3. Locomotive Movement (movement that travels)
Slide
Run
Roll
Walk
Skip
Jump
Hop
Gallop
Crawl
Leap

4. What is Kinesthetic Awareness?
Knowing what your body is performing (movement, alignment, energy…) without having to look in the mirror to see yourself.

5. What is Alignment:
Correct placement of the joints for efficient muscular function

6. Aspects of proper alignment:
Chin level
shoulders level and down
sternum lifted
lengthened spine
pelvis level
knees straight but not locked
weight distributed evenly between front and back of foot
joints in line (ankles, knees, and hips).

7. Purpose of a warm-up: Increase heart rate
increase blood flow through the body
prevent injury

8. Basic Body Skills: Agility: Nimble; Ability to change movement quickly
Balance: Forces upon the body and its parts are equal
Coordination: Ability to make muscles perform together
Endurance: Ability to maintain performance over an extended period of time
Flexibility: Pliable; able to move joints easily
Strength: Ability to apply and resist force