Introduction To Human Movement

Introduction to Human Movement
Movement is a basic activity of Man. We start

moving during conception and stop at death. A baby
first’s movement inside the womb, called
“quickening” start during the 16th to 24th weeks of
pregnancy and mean that the baby is healthy and
well. It can be anything from anything from gentle
kick, flutter, swish, or roll. These movements change
as the baby develops. At birth, the common
movements of babies are arm and leg flexing--
stretching, rooting, sucking and tonic neck reflexes.
Moro reflex or startle response is also part of their
movement. These developmental responses in accordance with the training and
reactions of people surrounding him. As months passed by, babies start to
manipulate things, tumble, crawl, stand and walk. These motor movements are a
normal part of their development and gradually increase as babies mature. During
childhood, they learn a more complex and wider range of motion, balance, muscle
strength, coordination and endurance. They become more adjusting their moves
according to the situation, places, events and people they encounter. The role of
active play and games has been established not just as part of exploring learning,
but as the basis for overall healthy social and emotional development. During
childhood, these human movements develop into more complex but more accurate
and precise motor skills necessary to his/her daily activities.
Simple body movements like standing, bending
and stretching, walking and running, jumping,
coordination, and muscle control are basic skills that
must be learned and mastered during childhood.
However, fundamental body movement are the
building blocks necessary for more complex physical
activities. Playing games, sports, exercising, dancing
and other activities under physical education all
require a combination of
simple and fundamental
body movements.
Principle of Movement Enhancement
Joseph Pilates formulated six principles of movement that will establish and
improve the quality of each exercise. These concepts can be applied to any exercise
regime and in all movements of your daily life. Focus on one concept at a time until it
is habitual then move on to the next until you can perform them all simultaneously.
Breath
“Above all…learn to breathe correctly” said Joseph. He found that correct breathing
oxygenates the blood and increases circulation and the capacity of the lungs. This
principle will enhance and ease your movements and breathing is continuous; inhale
through the nose and out through the mouth. Inhale fully and exhale completely.
Concentration
No mindless or careless movements here! “Always keep your mind wholly
concentrated on the purpose of the exercises as you perform them.” You will learn to
direct your body through each exercise by conducting an internal dialogue with a
mental checklist to concentrate on improving your form. “It is the conscious control of
all muscular movements of the body.”
Control
“Good posture can be successfully acquired only when the entire mechanism of the
body is under perfect control.” Thinking and moving. Joseph Pilates originally called
his method Contrology: the art of control. Not only does this method reduce the risk
of injury but trains your body for life. Although control can be thought of as
constricting, it is precise control that frees us to reach our physical Full Potential by
teaching us to take charge of our bodies and realize our capabilities.
Centering
Also known as the “core” or “powerhouse”, the “center” is defined as the wide band
of midsection muscles from your navel around to your lower back, extending from
your lower ribs to just below your buttocks. Each exercise not only focuses on
strengthening the center but every movement is to be initiated from your center.
Joseph Pilates found that stabilizing your pelvis through the center “develops the
body uniformly and corrects wrong posture”.
Precision
Specific, accurate, detailed, intentional movement elevates the benefits of each
exercise from superficial to intense and even life changing. We get out of Pilates
what we put into it. Be precise on performing each exercise not just completing it.
Flow
“Designed to give you suppleness, grace and skill that will be unmistakably reflected
in the way you walk, play, and work.” We are in constant motion and each movement
connects to another. Harmony comes from the integration of isolated parts.
Concentration on each individual movement stimulates greater muscle activity
improving your balance, control and coordination. This will prepare us for the
unrelenting demands of our everyday life.
Significance of Human Movement
What is the relation of studying movement enhancement? What is the

relationship of human movement o Physical Education? How can this subject
improve performance? The study of human enhancement gives us better
understanding of our body and its part, functions, capabilities, limitations. Enough
and clear understanding of the of the body makes us aware of how helpful each part
is and how it should be properly addressed according to its need and care.
By having better knowledge about movement mechanisms, we become more
efficient in doing our daily activities, physical education practicums, dance and sports
related skills, and training programs towards more productive work output.
Our understanding of our body compositions can help in preventing and
treating injuries. Each move we do can be done with precision and accuracy that
reduces, if not totally eliminates, accidents and disaster.
We can plan our diet to ensure healthy lifestyle focused on maintenance of
body weight and stamina, which boost our confidence to be with the society if we
know the importance of proper nutrition in our body.
By acquiring better knowledge about energy system, we can select
appropriate and complete diet in relation to our daily activities and dance and sports
programs.
Different Related Sciences to Human Movement
1.Sports Biomechanics Kinesiology

Refers to the science of human
movement. According to Robert Barlett, it aims
to reduce the risk of having an injury and to
improve the performance of an individual.
2.Exercise Physiology
Deals with the study of internal systems and
how they are affected by science and body
movements. It teaches exercises and its
adjustment as aligned to the body system order to
lessen or avoid the risks of injuries, fractures, and
other physical harm that may happen and the
remedies to be applied in case they occur.
3.Sports Psychology
Focuses on the study of human behavior that affects
sports performance, exercise, and other physical activities.
4.Anatomy
Is the branch of biology concerned with the study of
structure of organisms and their parts that work together to produce movements.
5.Epidemiology
Is related to the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution,
and possible control of disease.
General Factors affecting Movement
1.Physiological Factors
Parts and functions of the different parts of the body can affect human
movement. Several components of physical fitness such as cardiovascular
endurance, muscular strength and endurance, agility and flexibility have their own
limitations. Their limit basically depends on the ability of the physical exertion on
work.

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Movement is a basic activity of Man. We start

Significance of Human Movement

What is the relation of studying movement enhancement? What is the

1.Sports Biomechanics Kinesiology

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