A Level PE - Analysis of Movement in Physical Activity:

A Level PE - Analysis of Movement in Physical Activity:

Planes of Movement:

Plane of Movement: the description of three dimensional movements at a joint

• The size and shape of articulating bones will allow a specific range of movement at a joint
• E.g. a large range at a ball and socket joint of the shoulder but a more limited range at the hinge  joint of an elbow

The Three Planes of Movement:

1. Sagittal Plane
2. Frontal Plane
3. Transverse Plane

The Sagittal Plane:

• Lies vertically
• Divides the body into left and right
• Allows for flexion and extension
• Moves with transverse axis
• E.g. Bicep curl, tucked somersalt

The Frontal Plane:

• Lies vertically
• Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back)
• Allows for abduction and adduction
• Moves with sagittal axis
• E.g. Cartwheel

The Transverse Plane:

• Lies horizontally
• Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts
• Allows for horizontal extension and horizontal flexion
• Moves with longitudinal axis
• E.g. Spin skater, hammer thrower

Axis of Rotation:

Axis of Rotation: An imaginary line about which the body rotates or spins

• At right angles to planes
• There are 3 axis at three right angles to each other

The Three Axis of Rotation:

1. Sagittal Axis
2. Transverse Axis
3. Longitudinal Axis 

Sagittal (frontal) Axis:

• Runs horizontally 
• From front to back/belly button to lumbar spine
• Moves with frontal plane
• E.g. Cartwheel

Transverse Axis:

• Runs horizontally
• From side to side across the body from hip to hip
• Moves with sagittal plane
• E.g. Bicep curl, tucked somersalt

Longitudinal Axis:

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