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The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and SportPlanes and AxesBiomechanicsMovement Analysis
AQA GCSE · Question 10.1 · The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport
Figure 2 shows Anna performing a running action.
Identify the plane and axis when Anna is performing a running action as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 shows Anna performing a running action.
Identify the plane and axis when Anna is performing a running action as shown in Figure 2.
How to approach this question
1. Recall the three planes of movement (sagittal, frontal, transverse). 2. Determine which plane divides the body into left and right halves, as running is primarily a forward-and-backward movement (flexion/extension). 3. Recall the three axes of rotation (sagittal, frontal, transverse). 4. Identify the axis that runs from side to side, around which the sagittal plane movements occur.
Full Answer
Planes and axes describe movement.
- **Plane:** The running action primarily involves flexion and extension at the hip and knee joints. This forward and backward movement occurs in the **Sagittal plane**, which divides the body into left and right sides.
- **Axis:** Movement in the sagittal plane occurs around the **Transverse axis**, which runs horizontally from side to side through the body (like a pole through the hips).
Common mistakes
Mixing up the planes and axes, for example, stating the frontal plane or sagittal axis.
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