Components of Movements

There are five (5) movements:
1. Space
2.Directions
3.Levels
4.Pathways
5.Locations

SPACE
You move your body in a
space. Always be aware of the
place you are moving.

There are two types of space:
1. Personal Space
2. General Space

PERSONAL SPACE
- also called self-space
- the space you move
your body without moving
away from your place.

PERSONAL SPACE
- You move in a
stationary position or place.
-Nonlocomotor
movements are done in
personal space.

GENERAL SPACE
- the space where
you move away from
your place.

GENERAL SPACE
You move in a wider or
larger space doing the
movements.
Locomotor movements
are done in general space.

DIRECTIONS
These are the elements
where you aim to move in
different directions.

DIRECTIONS
1. Forward
2. Backward
3. Sideward

FORWARD
- moving
in direction
you are
facing.

SIDEWARD
- moving
either to
the left or
to the right,

LEVELS
Performing physical
activities involves different
levels.
You move your body in
low, medium, and high levels.

LEVELS
are identified according to
the point of reference.
Example: your arm which is attached to your
shoulder

LEVELS OF MOVENTS
1. Low Level
2. Middle Level
3. High Level

PATHWAYS
are the patterns or design
in space that you follow when
moving through space.

You can also combine
pathways when moving.
They are usually
combined in doing footwork
drills and other sports
activities and training,

PATHWAYS
1. Straight
2. Zigzag
3. Curved

LOCATIONS
are also very important in
movements and executing
physical activities.

LOCATIONS
1. Behind
2. In front
3. Under
4. Over

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