PATHFIT Midterm
PATHFIT Midterm
MOVEMENT EDUCATION
(MUSCLED, TENDONS, AND MOVEMENTS)
MOVEMENT EDUCATON
• Refers to a wide variety of movement where one learns capabilities
of their bodies to move.
• Includes the understanding of movement concepts;
a. Body Awareness – knowing more about our body
b. Qualities of Movement – how we move/mode of movement
c. Types of Movement – locomotor and non-locomotor
SYSTEM OF THE BODY FOR MOVEMENT
1. MUSCULAR SYSTEM – “machine” of the body because all
movements depend on muscles. The cause of movement is by
contraction or relaxing.
FUNCTIONS OF THE MUSCLES;
a. Producing movement
b. Maintenance posture
c. Stabilizing joints
2. SKELETAL SYSTEM – for support, protection, and motion. Movement
is possible because of JOINTS.
JOINT – a connection between two bones.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM – muscular and skeletal system
function together. It provides locomotion, support, and protection to
the human body.
*Additional
I. Four Functions of the Muscles
• Provide movement for the body
• Posture
• Joint stability
• Heat production
II. Five Properties of the Muscles
• Excitable or Irritable – capable of receiving and responding
to stimulation from the nerves.
• Contractible – after stimulation, they are capable of
contracting or shortening.
• Extensible – can be stretched without damage.
• Elasticity – able to return to its original resting shape and
length.
• Adaptibility – can be changed in response to how it is used.
III. Five Types of Movements
• Adduction – movement of body part toward the mid-line of
the body part.
• Abduction – away from the body
• Flexion – bending a joint to decrease the angle
• Extension – extending of the joint to increase the angle
• Rotation – moving a body part around an axis
IV. Three Types of Muscles
• Cardiac Muscle – an involuntary muscle. It operates without
any conscious control. These muscles form the walls of the
heart and contracts to circulate blood.
• Visceral or Smooth Muscles – an involuntary muscle. It is
found in organs or organ systems such as digestive or
respiratory system.
• Skeletal Muscles – a voluntary muscle because we make
decisions to make them move. It is attached to the skeleton
and provide the skeleton the ability to move.