1. Crawling

2. Crawling
Soldiers

3. Crawling is a basic locomotor movement that involves the arms and legs working in opposition along a narrow path. Bodyweight is supported on hands and knees with the child assuming an ‘Angry Cat’ position. The skill can involve crawling along, through and under objects.

4. ‘Crawling Soldiers’ is a Body Schooling Activity that involves crawling on the tummy with arms and legs working in opposition: the arms should be pulling and the legs pushing.

5. Walking

6. Foxes

7. Walking is the most fundamental travelling action and as such forms the basis of many other locomotor actions.

8. ‘Foxes’ is a travelling action on hands and feet, with hands and feet working in opposition. The bottom is kept low with an ‘Angry Cat’ back.

9. Running

10. Jumping and Landing
(Frog Hopping)

11. Running is similar to walking extremely fast except at times both feet are off the ground. The arms drive forwards and backwards in opposition to the legs. Together with athletics, most major games involve running.

12. Jumping and landing (Frog Hopping) involves taking off on one or two feet and landing on two; with feet, ankles, knees and hips absorbing the force. Vertical height is achieved by bending at the knees and swinging both arms forwards and upwards above the head.

13. Hopping

14. Jumping
(distance)

15. Hopping is a continuous skill that involves taking off and landing on the same foot. Hopping may occur on the spot or travelling. Hopping is an important feature in basketball lay up and the triple jump.

16. The jump for distance is commonly known as the standing broad jump which is a horizontal movement. Take-off and land on two feet.

17. Leaping

18. Galloping

19. Leaping is a large step taking off from one foot and landing on the other. The skill can be a single movement as in leaping over an object or used continuously. It is important for athletics, some traditional dances and some major games.

20. Galloping is a continuous locomotor movement performed in a forwards or sideways direction. It uses an asymmetrical gait with the same foot leading on each step. Galloping features in various playground games and some traditional dances.

21. Skipping

23. The skip is a rhythmical movement involving a step-hop on one leg, then transferring weight to other foot to repeat the pattern. Children often skip spontaneously in response to music, strong rhythms/beats or to express happiness. It is included in many traditional dances.