Planes of movement and axes of rotation
I can name and describe the three planes of movement and axes of rotation.
Planes of movement and axes of rotation
I can name and describe the three planes of movement and axes of rotation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A plane is an imaginary flat surface running through the body along which movement takes place
- An axis is an imaginary line that runs through the body's centre of gravity, allowing the body to rotate.
- There are sagittal (left and right), frontal (front and back) and transverse (top and bottom) planes.
- The sagittal (side-to-side), transverse (forward/backward) and longitudinal (rotational) axis enable movement analysis.
Keywords
Transverse plane - divides the body into top and bottom
Frontal plane - divides the body into front and back
Sagittal plane - divides the body into left and right
Axis - an imaginary line passing through the body around which it rotates
Common misconception
The transverse plane is linked with the transverse axis.
They share the same name, however the transverse plane is linked with the longitudinal axis. The transverse axis is linked with the sagittal plane.
Equipment
Play dough, jelly babies or 3D model that can be manipulated and moved around. Sporting images for reference
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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sagittal axis
longitudinal axis
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