Year 10 - Physical education
Planes and axes
Movement analysis and basic biomechanics
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Unit Summary
This unit will explore basic principles of movement and their effect on sporting performance to include the classification of levers, planes of movement and axis of rotation. This understanding enables pupils to maximise efficiency of movement or generate more power.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to name and describe the three planes of movement and axes of rotation.
Key Notes
- A plane is an imaginary flat surface running through the body along which movement takes place.
- An axis is an imaginary line which the body can turn.
- There are sagittal (left and right), frontal (front and back) and transverse (top and bottom) planes.
- The frontal (front to back), transverse (left/right) and longitudinal (vertical) axis enable movement analysis.
Vocabulary To Learn
- transverse plane: divides the body into top and bottom
- frontal plane: divides the body into front and back
- saggital plane: divides the body into left and right
- axis: a line around which the body can turn
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The transverse plane is linked with the transverse axis.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A plane is an imaginary flat surface running through the body along which movement takes place. An axis is an imaginary line which the body can turn.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'transverse plane'
divides the body into top and bottom.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The transverse plane is linked with the transverse axis. Correction: They share the same name, however the transverse plane is linked with the longitudinal axis. The transverse axis is linked with the sagittal plane. The frontal plane and axis however have the same name and are linked.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Lever classification Study Guide
- Levers and mechanical advantage Study Guide
- Levers in action Study Guide
- Levers in sporting actions Study Guide
- Levers, mechanical advantage and disadvantage Study Guide
- Planes and axes in action Study Guide
- Planes and axes in physical activity and sport Study Guide
- Planes and axes in sport Study Guide
- Planes and axes of movement Study Guide
- Planes of movement and axes of rotation Study Guide
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