Movementsexamples

Movementsexamples is a term used in biomechanics, physical education, and related fields to denote a curated set of representative movements used for analysis, teaching, and design. A movement example is chosen to illustrate typical motion patterns, joint ranges, sequencing, and coordination under specific task demands.

Movements are commonly categorized into locomotor, nonlocomotor (axial), and manipulative groups. Locomotor examples include walking, running, hopping, and jumping. Nonlocomotor or axial movements cover bending, twisting, stretching, and reaching. Manipulative movements involve the hands and arms, such as grasping, pushing, throwing, and catching. In many contexts, complex or choreographed sequences combine elements from multiple categories, as seen in sports techniques, dance routines, or rehabilitation exercises.

Selection of movementexamples is guided by criteria such as representativeness, reproducibility, safety, and relevance to the task or population being studied. Analysts may use standardized sets to compare performance across individuals, conditions, or time. Data collection methods include observational analysis, video recording, motion capture, inertial sensors, goniometry, and sometimes electromyography to link kinematics with muscle activity.

Applications of movementsexamples span education, sport coaching, rehabilitation, research, choreography, and robotics. They help illustrate normative techniques, identify deviations, design training or therapy protocols, and program motion in artificial systems. Related topics include biomechanics, kinesiology, motor control, and physical therapy.