FITT 1

• What is the definition of movement?

  Movement is a change of position in space.
• What governs movement?

  Movement is governed by mechanical principles that limit effective and efficient movement.
• What are the factors that affect movement?

  • Psychological Factor: Fear, anxiety, etc. can affect performance.
  • Physiological Factor: Physical fitness and body build impact movement.
  • Sociological Factor: Relationship to the group regarding social conformity and norms.
• What are the two basic divisions of movement?

  Locomotor movement and non-locomotor (axial) movement.
• What is locomotor movement?

  Locomotor movement is movement in space as one goes from one place to another.
• What is non-locomotor or axial movement?

  Non-locomotor movement is movement done in a stationary or fixed base.
• What is extension in body movement?


  Extension is the straightening or stretching of a body part from a joint.
• What is flexion in body movement?


  Flexion is a contraction or shortening of body parts from a joint.
• What is rotation in body movement?


  Rotation is turning, twisting, or circling around the axis.
• What is pendular movement?

  Pendular movement is a similar movement of a pendulum.
• What is percussive movement?


  Percussive movement involves striking, hitting, pulling, or pushing.
• What is vibratory movement?

  Vibratory movement is the shaking of the parts or beating movements that produce vibrating.
• What is sustained movement?


  Sustained movement is a smooth flowing movement contained in a balanced position.
• What are the types of body movements?

  • Flexion and extension
  • Abduction and adduction
  • Rotation
• What is personal space in movement space?

  Personal space is your immediate space you take up within the general space.
• What is general space in movement space?

  General space is the space within our boundaries.
• What are the elements of space in movement?

  • Direction: Forward, backward, upward, downward, sideways, circular.
  • Level: High, medium/middle, low.
  • Range: Maximum reach or personal space.
  • Pathways: Line of design created in space.
  • Focus: Movement in relation to an object or person's attention.
• What is direction in the context of movement space?


  Direction refers to movement forward, backward, upward, downward, sideways, right and left, circular, and combinations of these.
• What are the levels of movement?

  The levels of movement are high, medium/middle, and low.
• What does range refer to in movement?

  Range refers to the maximum reach of an individual or personal space of the size of movement.
• What are pathways in movement space?


  Pathways are the line of design created in space as one moves.
• What is focus in movement space?

  Focus refers to movement in space in relation to an object or a person’s attention or direction.