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The document outlines a movement competency training program involving three parts that focus on core stability and non-locomotor skills, locomotor skills training, and core strength training using primary movement patterns. It provides exercises for each part with key points and guidelines for progression. The goal is to train anatomical positions, directions, movement terms, and screening tools like the Movement Competency Screen.

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Pathfit 1

The document outlines a movement competency training program involving three parts that focus on core stability and non-locomotor skills, locomotor skills training, and core strength training using primary movement patterns. It provides exercises for each part with key points and guidelines for progression. The goal is to train anatomical positions, directions, movement terms, and screening tools like the Movement Competency Screen.

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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
• 



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

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