AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582
Paper 1
Revise: Joint movementsDorsiflexion brings the top of the foot towards the shin. Lifting the front of the foot while keeping the heel down demonstrates it. During the recovery phase of running, dorsiflexion helps bring the foot into position for the next stride.
- Revise: Sporting movement analysis
Movement at the ankle that brings the top of the foot towards the shin, decreasing the angle between them.