Locomotor Skills

• Walking


  Locomotor skill where one foot remains in contact with the ground.
• Stance Phase


  Phase of walking gait cycle where a limb bears weight.
• Swing Phase


  Phase of walking gait cycle where the foot is propelled forward.
• Running


  Gait cycle similar to walking but with a flight phase.
• Jumping


  Activity involving preparatory, takeoff, flight, and landing phases.
• Preparatory Phase


  Initial phase of jumping involving crouching and arm swing.
• Takeoff Phase


  Phase of jumping where the body becomes airborne.
• Flight Phase


  Phase of jumping when the jumper is in the air.
• Landing Phase


  Phase of jumping where the jumper lands and absorbs shock.
• Hopping


  Activity involving taking off and landing on the same leg.
• Throwing


  Propelling an object toward a chosen target in a mature pattern.
• Follow-Through Phase


  Continuing movement post-ball release until momentum stops
• Catching


  Receiving and controlling an object in motion
• Striking


  Applying force to move an object with equipment
• Hitting


  Applying force to move an object with equipment
• Kicking


  Applying force to an object using the foot
• Punting


  Striking an airborne ball with the foot
• Dribbling


  Controlling a ball with hands or feet
• Volleying


  Striking an airborne object with various body parts
• Forehand


  Using dominant hand on dominant side to strike
• Backhand


  Using dominant hand on non-dominant side to strike
• Underhand


  Striking an object below the waist
• Overhead


  Striking an object above the head