PathFit 1
Movement Competency Training
Jo-ann G. Grecia
Esperanza R. Bregendahl
Alberto Jose DJ. Magpily
Stella Marie M. Urbiztondo, PhD
Terms
• Anatomical reference position
• Directional terms
• Movement terms
Part 1
Core stability and
non-locomotor skills training
Core stability
Non-locomotor
or stabilization skills
Breathing and Bracing
Core Stability Exercises
✓ Deadbug series
✓ Rolling
✓ Plank series
✓ Bird dog series
Deadbug Series
Key Points:
• Exercise Progression & Regression
• Spotting techniques
Turning/Rolling/Twisting
Scapulothoracic Exercises
Key Points:
• Activation
• Shoulder mobility
• Y-T-W
Lumbo-pelvic Exercises
Key Points:
• Activation
• Glute hip bridge
Plank Series
✓ Elbow/Low plank
✓ Straight arm/High plank
✓ Front & side
Bird Dog Series
Squat Sequence
Training Guidelines
• Static position for an extended time
• Progress by increasing the time/reps; narrow
base of support; unstable surface and
application of external resistance (e.g. load)
• Mastery of technique prior to progression
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Part 2
Locomotor skills training
Crawling series
✓ Crawling vs. creeping
✓ Linear and lateral movements
Exercises for Balance
• Static vs. dynamic balance
Joint mobility exercises
Locomotor skills
✓ Land
• step-down
• reverse drop
✓ Jump
Locomotor skills
✓ Linear & lateral movements
✓ Run
• arm action
• leg action
Locomotor skills
✓ Slide/shuffle
✓ Backpedal
Locomotor skills
✓ Hop
✓ Step-hop
✓ Skip
✓ Leap
Part 3
Core strength training
Primary movement patterns
Movement Competency Screen (M. Kritz, 2012)
• Squat
• Lunge and twist
• Push-ups
• Bend and pull
• Single leg squat
Primary movement patterns
in resistance training
• Lower vs. upper body exercises
• Lower body: squat, lunge, hinge
• Upper body: push & pull; horizontal and vertical directions
• Body weight and external load
• Exercise program variables: set, rep, load & rest interval
• Exercise regression & progression