Human movement in physical education refers to the body's ability to change position using muscles and joints
. It involves analyzing physical actions and sports performance while maximizing functional capacity and overall well-being throughout life
. Kinesiology, the scientific study of human movement, addresses the physiological, anatomical, biomechanical, pathological, and neuropsychological principles and mechanisms of movement
. Fundamental aspects of human movement include
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- Interaction of muscles, bones, and ligaments.
- Basic movements such as pulling, pushing, squatting, lunging, hinging, rotating, and gait.
- Flexibility exercises involving flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction at various joints.
The seven fundamental human movements are locomotion, hinge, squat, push, pull, rotation, and anti-rotation
. Mastering these movements can lead to improved performance, injury prevention, and efficient progress in any fitness program
