Week 5: Movement Concepts and Designing a Movement Activity

A set of flashcards designed to aid in the study of movement concepts and how to design movement activities, based on lecture content.

Labanotation

A movement notation system developed by Rudolf Laban for analyzing and documenting human movement.

Movement Concepts

A 'language' of movement that includes the analysis of body awareness, space awareness, effort awareness, and relationship awareness.

Body Awareness

Understanding what the body is doing, including its parts and their functions and actions.

Space Awareness

Awareness of where the body is moving, including personal and general space.

Effort Awareness

Understanding how the body moves, relating to the quality of movement, including time, weight, space, and flow.

Relationship Awareness

Understanding with whom or with what the body is moving, including interactions with others and objects.

Key Concepts of the BRES System

Body Awareness, Space Awareness, Effort Awareness, and Relationship Awareness.

Personal Space

The space immediately surrounding one’s body on all sides, important in movement activities.

General Space

A larger movement area beyond one’s personal space in which movement can occur.

Movement Adaptations

Variations and modifications to movement concepts to cater to different activities or levels of ability.

Assessment in Movement Activities

Evaluating participants based on objectives, success criteria, and activities they undertake.

Objective in Movement Activity Design

The goals set for what participants should be able to accomplish or learn in an activity.

Success Criteria

The clear indicators of what success looks like in achieving the objectives of a movement activity.

Activity Planning

Choosing specific activities or learning opportunities that help participants reach their objectives.

Differentiated Instructional Strategies

Tailoring teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of participants, including simplifications and extensions.

Developmental Appropriateness

Considering the age-related characteristics of participants when designing movement activities.

TGfU (Teaching Games for Understanding)

An approach that emphasizes understanding and strategy in games rather than just skills.