Essential Sports Idioms and Achievement Vocabulary
Vocabulary for Sports, Achievement & Idioms
Common Idioms and Expressions
- To be on the ball: To be quick to understand and react to things.
- To be in someone’s corner: To be on someone’s side; to support someone.
- To jump the gun: To start doing something too soon, before the proper time.
- To hit below the belt: To say something that is unfair, too personal, and often irrelevant.
- To get a head start: To gain an advantage at the beginning of something.
- To break records: To perform better than anyone or
Nutritional Rations, Meal Planning, and Therapeutic Diets
Understanding Food Rations
A ration is the standard amount of food typically served on a plate. Rations are approximate; their use should be comfortable, staying within approximate limits. Rations within the same food group are interchangeable because their nutritional content is similar.
The Food Pyramid
Rations must incorporate every kind of food, which is easily explained using the Food Pyramid. Visually, rations are typically calculated based on the needs of average-weight, healthy adult males
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Volleyball: History and Origins
Games similar to volleyball have probably been played since the earliest of times. In Greece, 2,000 years ago, young men played episkyros and phaininda, using various types of balls.
Modern volleyball was invented in 1895 in Massachusetts, drawing inspiration from other sports. It originally incorporated:
- The action of batting the ball from baseball.
- Passes hit with the hand from handball.
- The net from tennis.
- The ball’s inner bladder from basketball.
During World War I,
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Harness and Control Systems in Prosthetics
Harness systems are an essential part of body-powered prostheses. They serve two main purposes: suspension, which holds the prosthesis securely on the residual limb, and control, which transmits body movements (usually shoulder girdle motions) to operate terminal devices, joints, or locks.
Harnesses are usually made of leather, Dacron, or webbing straps with metal or plastic control cables.
Below-Elbow (Transradial) Harnessing
Aims
- Provide suspension for the
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The Global Phenomenon of Basketball
Eduardo: Basketball has captured the imagination of millions worldwide. With a rich history and global popularity, it has become more than just a game; it’s a cultural phenomenon that transcends borders, uniting people from diverse backgrounds.
Understanding Basketball’s Objective
Angel: What is the main purpose in basketball? The primary
Read MoreVolleyball Libero Rules and Player Substitutions
The Libero is easily recognizable because they wear a different colored uniform from the rest of the team.
Libero Player Rules and Restrictions
- The Libero cannot be the team captain or game captain.
- The Libero cannot block or attempt to block.
- The Libero cannot complete an attack hit when the ball is entirely above the net.
- The Libero can execute a finger pass in the front zone or front court, but only if the attacker hits the ball when it is below the upper edge of the net. This restriction does not