GCSE PE- Joint Movements Paper 1

Rich from Planet P discusses joint movements, focusing on hinge and ball and socket joints. He explains flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction using sports examples like tennis and cricket. The video emphasizes understanding these movements for exams and suggests resources for further practice.

What type of movement occurs at the elbow during the preparation phase of a tennis serve?

• Abduction

• Rotation

• Flexion

• Extension

Which movement is characterized by pointing the toes downward?

• Flexion

• Plantar flexion

• Extension

• Dorsiflexion

Which joint type allows for the largest range of movement?

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

What is the term for moving a limb away from the body's midline?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Extension

• Flexion

In which sport is circumduction commonly observed?

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Cricket

• Tennis

What movement involves a circular motion around a joint?

• Rotation

• Circumduction

• Flexion

• Adduction

Which movement involves turning around an axis?

• Rotation

• Extension

• Abduction

• Flexion