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Movement Analysis

Joint movements in sporting actions

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Overview

The movements at the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle in push-ups, throw-ins, running, kicking, jumping, squats and bowling.

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Key term

What movements happen at the elbow during a push-up?

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What movements happen at the elbow during a football throw-in?

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What movements happen at the hip, knee and ankle as a sprinter drives off the ground?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What movements happen at the elbow during a push-up?

    Model answer

    The elbow flexes as the body is lowered towards the floor. The elbow extends as the body is pushed back up.

  2. 2

    What movements happen at the elbow during a football throw-in?

    Model answer

    The elbow flexes as the ball is taken behind the head. The elbow extends as the ball is thrown forward.

  3. 3

    What movements happen at the hip, knee and ankle as a sprinter drives off the ground?

    Model answer

    The hip and knee extend as the leg pushes back against the ground. The ankle plantar flexes to push off through the toes.

  4. 4

    What movements happen at the hip and knee as a runner's leg swings forward?

    Model answer

    The hip flexes to bring the thigh forward. The knee flexes as the heel lifts, then extends as the leg reaches forward to land.

  5. 5

    What happens at the ankle as a runner's foot swings through before landing?

    Model answer

    The ankle dorsiflexes, pulling the toes up towards the shin. Dorsiflexion keeps the toes clear of the ground.

  6. 6

    What movements happen at the shoulder as a sprinter's arms swing?

    Model answer

    The shoulder flexes as the arm drives forward. The shoulder extends as the arm swings back past the hip.

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