Motor Learning and Development in Children

Motor Learning and Development

Basic Concepts

Learning and Motor Development

Learning is generally defined as a change in behavior. Motor learning, specifically, is a stable change or modification of motor behavior through practice. We learn through practice. It is crucial to provide children with positive and constructive learning experiences.

Practice, in this context, includes all the methods used to learn a behavior or motor skill. In motor learning, behavior is controlled by the administration,

Read More

Physical Education, Pedagogy, and Sports Training

Pedagogy and Its Relationship with Physical Education

Pedagogy is the science that explains and governs the educational process, from theory to practice. It relates to physical education (PE) as the pedagogy of physical activity—the science governing PE processes.

The relationship between science and PE pedagogy is that the science of physical activity describes the human body, its movements, and adaptation processes, both physiologically and socially.

PE, like any intervention discipline, should

Read More

Basketball Fundamentals and Techniques

Basic 1: Position Player in Attack


1.1. Without the Ball:


  • Marginal Vision: Observe and understand the entire court.
  • Feet: Shoulder-width apart, weight distributed mostly forward.
  • Legs: Knees bent, low center of gravity.
  • Trunk: Straight and leaning forward.
  • Arms: Away from the body, bent.
  • Head: Upright.


1.2. With the Ball:


  • A) Triple Threat: Shooting hand foot forward, arms bent, head up, straight trunk, ball at hip height, be decisive and pressure the defense.
  • B) Ball Up: Used to reverse the ball. With the
Read More

Medical Instrumentation and Diagnostics: Questions and Answers

Mid-Semester Test 1

Section A

Question 1: Needle Electrode Safety

Safety considerations for needle electrodes:

  • Use sterile, disposable needles to prevent infection.
  • Ensure proper grounding to prevent shocks.
  • Avoid needle reuse to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Handle with care to prevent injury.

Question 2: Biomedical Signals

A biomedical signal measures physiological activities, such as ECG, EEG, or EMG.

Question 3: Telemedicine and Instrumentation

Telemedicine uses devices like digital stethoscopes, portable

Read More

Strength, Speed, Resistance, Mobility & Coordination Training

Item 4: Force and Training

Manifestations of Force

The vast variety of sports practiced today demonstrates that muscles respond to diverse demands. Strength manifests differently depending on specific requirements.

Classifying Force

From a training perspective, strength is commonly classified as:

  • Maximum Strength: The ability to achieve the maximum possible force (static or dynamic).
  • Explosive Strength: The ability to achieve strength in the shortest possible time.
  • Strength Endurance: The ability to maintain
Read More

Understanding Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, and Women’s Health in Exercise

Obesity

Definition

Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by excessive body fat accumulation and weight gain.

Causes

  • Diet
  • Inactivity
  • Environmental factors (e.g., TV ads)
  • Leptin gene alteration
  • Positive energy imbalance (caloric intake exceeding consumption)
  • Hormonal imbalance (e.g., thyroxine, growth hormone, norepinephrine, adrenaline, sex hormones)
  • Biological determinants (e.g., race, gender, age, pregnancy)
  • Metabolic and genetic factors
  • Smoking
  • Nutrition (lack of exercise converting carbohydrates
Read More