The document discusses the concept of movement competency, which involves being able to move effectively in various situations, and outlines three categories of movement skills: locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative. It emphasizes the importance of developing these skills for physical, cognitive, and social-emotional benefits, highlighting the need for early intervention and varied practice to foster movement competency. The document concludes with suggestions for making movement skill development engaging and progressive.

1. Movement competency
needed to participate
in physical activities
through the
development of
movement skills
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2. Developing Movement Skills for
Active Lifestyles
SWIMMING BIKING/CYCLING JUMPING ROPE RUNNING

3. What is Movement Competency?
Movement competency is simply being able to move
well in different situations. It’s about being able to move
smoothly, safely, and with control, whether you’re
playing sports, dancing, or just walking around.

4. Building Blocks of Movement
Competency
There are 3 Categories of movement competency/skills
(Graham, Holt-Hale, & Parker, 2012)
• LOCOMOTOR AND NON-LOCOMOTOR SKILLS
• MANIPULATIVE/OBJECT CONTROL
• STABILITY

5. Locomotor skills are physical actions that allow a person to
move from one location to another.
Non-locomotor skills bending, twisting, curling, and swaying
motions involving a wide range of body joints.
Manipulative skills that require an ability to handle an object
or piece of equipment with control.
Stability skills movements where the body remains in place
but moves around its horizontal and vertical axis.

6. Why Movement Skills Matter
Importance of Movement
Skills
Physical benefits Cognitive Benefits Social-Emotional
Benefits
Improved fitness,
strength,
coordination,
balance,
flexibility
Enhanced attention,
memory,
problem-solving skills
Increased
confidence,
teamwork,
communication

7. Building Movement Competency Through Practice
Developing Movement
Skills
Early Intervention: Importance
of introducing movement skills
at a young age.
Progressive Practice:
Gradually increasing
complexity and challenge.
Variety and Engagement:
Using games, activities,
and different environments
to keep learning fun.