Intro to Movement Analysis

qualitative analysis

knowledge of desired movement characterisitics

ability to observe and analyze whether a given performance incorporates these characteristics

initial conditions

state of individual’s system and the prevailing environmental conditions

preparation

period of time when the movement is being organized within the CNS

initiation

instant when the displacement of the segments begins

execution

period of actual segment movement

termination

instant when motion stops

outcome

refers to whether the goal of the movement was reached successfully