Adapted Physical Activity: Terminology, History, and Legal Framework
Item 1: Terminology and Historical Evolution of Adapted Physical Activity (AFA)
Index
- Evolution of Terminology
- Special Education
- Special Physical Education
- Adapted Physical Education
- Inclusive Physical Education
- Adapted Physical Activities
- Legislative Framework of Reference
- References and Resources
Special Education
Educational activities designed for those individuals who, by their specific deficiencies or difficulties, cannot fully adapt to the levels, degrees, and forms of education, training, and education
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**Basic Physical Education Concepts**
**1. Objective of Coordination**
Coordination aims to develop and enrich the individual’s reaction possibilities, increasing freedom and ease of movement.
**2. Basic Contents for Oculo-Pedal Coordination**
Based on locomotor skills, the development of oculo-pedal coordination is achieved through perceptual-motor skills such as: throws, stops, and strikes.
**3. Notes on Gross Motor Skills**
Gross motor skills include displacement, jumps, turns, throws, receptions,
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Netball Center Player Performance Analysis
Strengths
This keeps her focused, giving her the advantage to analyze and apply the correct skills suited to the circumstance (bounce pass a defender, find a free space) to successfully outwit her opponents. She demonstrates this by mainly using bounce passes when she notices that her opponent is quite tall and uses overhead passes when her opponent is short.
As a center, W has the perfect endurance level and muscle strength, as she is required in all three
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Volleyball Regulations
Each team has 12 players, with 6 on the court during each game. To win, a team must secure 3 sets. A point and the right to serve are awarded when the opposing team allows the ball to go out of bounds or hit the ground within their court. As of September 1, 1925, a set requires a 2-point difference to win. If a set reaches a 24-24 tie, play continues until one team gains a 2-point advantage. When teams are tied at 2 sets each, a decisive set is played to 15 points, with a 2-
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Functional Unit 1
All mental activity requires a minimum condition of alertness and vigilance, cortical tonus, and selective attention. Structures with a two-way relationship with the cortex and the limbic system are involved in emotional regulation.
Psychomotor Factors
Hierarchical organization: functions pertaining to the three basic functional units of the brain. Factors and functions translate complex activities adaptable to specific contributions in all functional, corresponding mental activity
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Trekking: Tips for Safe Enjoyment
Trekking or hiking is an activity suitable for anyone of any age. Essentially, it is to walk across the fields. It can be developed as a sport or just for recreation. All seasons and all terrains are suitable for trekking.
Basics
A pair of shoes, clothes appropriate for the site, a backpack to carry the basic tools, and a desire to enjoy the walk.
Before Trekking
Consider variables such as:
- Physical condition of participants
- Type of terrain
- Length of the walk
- Water
- Food
- Climatic