planes and axis of movement

saggital plane

This plane runs through the midline of the body from the head down to the feet; it divides the body into left and right

what are examples of a sagittal plane of motion

flexion and extension

what direction can sagittal movements go

forwards or backwards

what is a sporting example of a saggital movement

running forwards or backwards

throwing

transverse plane

This plane divides the body into top and bottom halves.

what are examples of a transverse plane of motion

rotation

what is a sporting example of a transverse movement

shotput throw

tennis player

ice skater

frontal plane

This plane runs through the midline of the body from the left side to the right side; it divides the body into front and back.

what are examples of a frontal plane of motion

adduction and abduction

what is a sporting example of a frontal movement

cartwheel

goalkeeper saving a shot

what is an axis

An axis is best described as an imaginary rod which run through the body’s centre of gravity.

what axis does the sagittal plane move through?

frontal axis

what is the frontal axis?

This axis runs from side to side through the centre of gravity just like the player on table football

what is a sporting example of a rotation around a frontal axis?

a front somersault in diving.

what axis does the transverse plane move through?

vertical axis

what is the vertical axis

This axis runs head to feet through the centre of gravity.

what is a sporting example of a rotation around a vertical axis?

a pirouette in skating

what axis does the frontal plane move through?

sagittal axis

what is the sagittal axis?

This axis runs from front to back through the body’s centre of gravity.

what is a sporting example of a rotation around a vertical axis?

cartwheel in gymnastics