Planes & axes of movement

The images show the three planes of movement.

Name the correct plane of movement for A, B and C.

A........

B........

C........

State if movement is through plane A, B or C for each of the following sporting examples:

A gymnast performing a cartwheel........

The running action of a sprinter’s legs........

The diagram below shows the performance of a cartwheel.

State the plane of movement that is used when the performer moves from A to B.

State the type of movement at the shoulder as the arm is raised sideways away from the body.

Using two different words from the boxes below, complete the description for a specific movement plane.

The........ plane runs vertically and divides the body into front and back sections.

A........ is a practical example of a movement taking place in this plane.

Name a sports skill that only has the same plane of movement as a somersault.

Name the axis of rotation used when netball players pivot.

Using Fig. 1, draw a line through the centre of the body that represents the transverse axis of rotation.

Give a practical example from physical activity or sport where movement takes place around the transverse axis of rotation.

Fig. 5 shows the performance of a spin by an ice skater.

Complete the following statements using words from the box below:

The axis of rotation during the spin is........

The plane of movement during the spin is........

Transverse Frontal Longitudinal Sagittal

Fig. 2 shows the performance of a gymnastic skill.

Name the axis of rotation in Fig. 2.

If the gymnast completes the same gymnastic move backwards, the axis of rotation remains the same.

Is this statement true or false? Draw a circle around your answer.

True False

Fig. 5 shows a fitness exercise.

Name the plane of movement for the exercise shown in Fig. 5.

Fig. 10 shows an image of a dancer performing a pirouette that involves spinning around on one

A pirouette is a movement around the longitudinal axis.

Is this statement true or false? Draw a circle around your answer.

True False