THE MOTION PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

1. Coordination

It is probably a common denominator of all motor performance parameter. It involves the nervous system and the skeletal muscular system, defined as “smooth flow of movement”.

2. Balance

Is the ability to maintain equilibrium in a variety of position, involves reflexes, vision, the inner ear, the cerebellum, and the skeletal muscular system.

Three Kinds of Balance:

a. Static balance – is the ability to maintain equilibrium in a fixed position.

b. Dynamic balance – maintaining balance while moving or engaging in action.

c. Rotational balance – ability to maintain or regain balance after turning, rolling, or other maneuvers while in contact with the floor or apparatus.

3. Agility

Is generally defined as the ability to change directions quickly and effectively while moving nearly possible at full speed.

4. Power

Is the process of using strength to apply force for effective movement, involves the speed of contraction.

5. Speed

Is the kind of measure by total body movement from one place to another.

6. Reaction Time

Is the length of time required to initiate a response to a specific stimulus.

POSTURE

Is the correct body alignment necessary for efficient execution of action or activity.

Kinds of Posture

a. Static – stationary as in standing, sitting, lying.

b. Dynamic – moving as in walking, playing, dancing.

Common Faults of Posture

a. “Poked head” or forward head – when head is out of line’ some parts of the body compensate and also move out of the line.

b. Ryphosis – humped or round shoulder.

c. Lordosis – exaggerated curvature of the lumbar region.

d. Scoliosis – uneven shoulder.

e. Ptosis – general sagging of the body.