Essential Techniques and Health Standards for Sports Performance
Basic Athletic Stance
The stance taken by the player must allow fast reactions to game possibilities. To achieve this:
- Your legs should be separated at shoulder width, with your feet firmly positioned on the floor.
- Your torso should be balanced over both of your legs, slightly bent forward.
- Your arms should be parallel to the ground, with your palms facing your opponent.
Passing and Receiving Fundamentals
This is a basic, and perhaps the most important, part of the game because bounce is often less critical
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Core Definitions in Physical Education
Physical Education (EF) aims to assist the individual in the development and refinement of all their capabilities and human potential, through the process of motor and physical interaction with their environment, utilizing human and material resources.
Physical Activity (AF) is any intentional bodily movement, realized by skeletal muscles, which is associated with an expenditure of energy and personal experience, and allows us to interact with the surrounding
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Core Concepts in Rehabilitation Terminology
Disability
Definition of Disability
Disability is any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being.
Key Points on Disability
- It may be physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental in nature.
- It results from impairments (loss or abnormality of structure or function) and leads to handicap (disadvantage in fulfilling a role in society).
- Examples include paralysis,
Developmental Milestones: Physical and Motor Growth (0-6 Years)
General Characteristics of Children Aged Zero to Six Years
This section details the characteristics of children aged zero to six years, focusing on their physical appearance, motor skills, affective development, psychological growth, and social interactions.
1.1. Physical Growth and Development
Physical growth is a highly organized, steady, and continuous process. It does not occur through sudden arrests and jumps, but rather follows a specific sequence and a maturational calendar. Physical growth
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Laterality in Education: Concepts and Implications
The Concept of Laterality in the Educational Context
Laterality refers to the functional asymmetry of the human body, specifically the predominant use of one side (hemisphere/limb) over the other. This concept is crucial in education due to its relationship with:
- The determination of laterality and its manifestation in various forms, including school difficulties and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
- Neuromotor conduct, which is educable,
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Muscle Strength Grading
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as Physiatry, is a branch of medicine that focuses on restoring function, improving quality of life, and managing pain in patients with physical disabilities, impairments, or chronic conditions.
Key Components of PM&R
- Comprehensive Assessment: Evaluating patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Developing tailored plans to address specific goals and needs.