Which is NOT a step involved in analyzing movement?

• A. Follow-through
• B. Preparation
• C. Execution
• D. Warm-up

Answer: (D)

Movement analysis examines the phases of an action—preparation, execution, and follow-through. Preparation involves getting into the proper stance and planning the movement, ensuring alignment and readiness. Execution is the actual performing of the movement, focusing on technique and control. Follow-through is the completion phase, where the movement finishes with deceleration and proper form. Warm-up, however, is a pre-activity activity designed to ready the body for movement and reduce injury risk; it occurs before the movement and isn’t part of analyzing how the movement is performed. So warm-up is not a step in movement analysis.