Laterality Development and Educational Intervention Strategies
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.
Fundamentals of Sports Psychology and Human Movement Science
Introduction to Psychology
The word “psychology” is derived from two separate Greek words, as first noted by Aristotle: “psyche,” meaning soul, and “logos,” meaning study or science. Thus, psychology literally means the science or study of the soul. Historically, the definition evolved:
- Rudolf Goeckel defined psychology as the science of the mind.
- William Wundt defined psychology as the science of consciousness.
- Eventually, John B. Watson defined psychology as the science of behavior.
At the present
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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
Read MoreVolleyball and Handball: Essential Rules and Game History
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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