Physical skills

Cards (11)

  • Posture
    The way the body is held.
  • Alignment
    Correct placement of the body parts in relation to each other.
  • Balance
    A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.
  • Coordination
    The efficient combination of body parts.
  • Control
    The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently.
  • Flexibility
    The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).
  • Mobility
    The range of movement in a joint: the ability to move fluently from action to action.
  • Strength
    Muscular power.
  • Stamina
    Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.
  • Extension
    Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.
  • Isolation
    An independent movement of part of the body.