Physical Skills GCSE Dance

Front

posture

Back

The way the body is held.

Front

alignment

Back

Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.

Front

balance

Back

A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.

Front

coordination

Back

The efficient combination of body parts.

Front

control

Back

The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently.

Front

flexibility

Back

The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).

Front

mobility

Back

The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.

Front

strength

Back

Muscular power.

Front

stamina

Back

Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.

Front

extension

Back

Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.