Gross Motor Abilities_1

Gross Motor Abilities_1

1. Dynamic strength

   • Exerting muscular force repeatedly over a period of time e.g press ups.

2. Static strength

   • The maximum strength that can be exerted against nan external object

3. Explosive strength

   • Energy used efficiently for a short burst of of muscular effort e.g vertical jump.

4. Stamina

   • The capacity to sustain maximum effort involving the cardiovascular system e.g a marathon.

5. Extent flexibility

   • flexing or stretching the trunk and back muscles.

6. Dynamic flexibility

   • Being able to make several rapid flexing movements

7. Gross body co-ordination

   • the organisation of the actions of several parts of the body whilst the body is moving.

8. Gross body equilibrium

   • Being able to maintain balance using the internal senses maintain balance using the internal senses.

9. Trunk strength

   • The strength of the abdominal muscles.