Understanding Curriculum: Concept, Features, and Design
1. Concept of the Term Curriculum
1.1. Origin of the Term Curriculum
The term “curriculum” comes from the Latin “curriculum”, which means race, itinerary. The Pan-Hispanic Dictionary of Doubt (2005) indicates that the first element of the Latin phrase “curriculum vitae”, which means, literally, life career, has been Hispanicized into the form curriculum, with a regular plural voice. This term (curriculum) is used with the following meanings:
- Resume
- Studies, Plan
It is a cultism (a cultured word, usually
Read MorePhysical Condition, Training & Energy: A Comprehensive Guide
1. Physical Condition
Definition
Set of qualities or conditions to be met by a person for physical effort, both at work, in daily life, and in sports involving muscular effort.
Components
Anatomical Condition
How is our body? Height, weight, etc. (e.g., tall, slim).
Skill Condition
The ability to determine a better use of the mechanical possibilities of our bodies (e.g., a goalkeeper with quick reflexes).
Physiological Condition
Determined by the proper functioning of body systems, especially those that
Understanding Kinetic Chains in Human Movement
Kinetic Chains in Human Movement
Most everyday gestures require the mobilization of various joints to ensure the movement of different bones relative to each other. This system is called a complex mechanical articulated chain and gives the body the possibility of moving in all planes of space.
All the muscles, not only polyarticular but also monoarticular, act as engines of different links on bone joints, forming the KINETIC CHAIN MUSCLE. The organization of muscle kinetic chains almost always corresponds
Read MoreSustainable Food Systems: Safety, Nutrition, and Development
Sustainable Food Systems
Three Main Aspects of Diet
- Food supply in the range of sustainable development
- Food safety (food legislation, food control, food safety surveillance and monitoring)
- Nutrition (choice of healthy composition of diet)
Sustainable Development
Food is essential to life. It also forms an important part of our cultural identity and plays an important role in the economy. People are aware that the food they eat is an important factor affecting their health, but what is less well known
Read MoreUnderstanding the 3 Levels of Curriculum Specificity
1.7 The Three Levels of Curriculum Specificity
1.7.1 The First Level of the Curriculum: Curriculum Design Base (DCB)
The first level of the curriculum is the most general and is enshrined in legislative documents. It corresponds to the Curriculum Design Base (DCB), which has a normative function for all educational settings. The DCB represents a selection of culture considered essential for basic preparation. This level is the responsibility of educational administrations.
The DCB serves as a common
Read MoreComprehensive Guide to Military Land Operations
LAND OPERATIONS
1. How could ground operations be characterized?
R – They can have an offensive or defensive character.
2. What is offensive?
R – To attack and exploit the weaknesses of the enemy and keep the initiative.
3. What are the purposes of the offensive?
R –
- To destroy enemy forces or material
- To seize areas or important points on the ground
- To obtain information
- To disorganize the enemy’s attack
4. What are the stages of the offensive?
R – Preparation, Execution, and Follow-up (PEC)
5. This phase shall
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