Findings on the principles of developmental kinesiology are applied in remedial physiotherapy. For this purpose they are also defined.The submitted study draws attention to the general character and validity of these findings. It analyzes the sports locomotor activity of the present best world champion in a defined sports discipline which as to the character of activity corresponds to global locomotor patterns. Possible inclusion of general findings of developmental kinesiology into the process of training professionals in physical training and sports indicates possibilities of prophylactic influencing of sports training and for improving the standard of the preventive function of physical training and recreational sports.

        Key words: forward stroke on a kayak, developmental kinesiology, centering of joints