Common Sports Injuries and Rugby Terminology Explained
Common Sports Injuries
- Sprain (*esguince*)
- Consists of stretching or tearing one or various ligaments.
- Dislocation (*dislocación*)
- Occurs when two joint surfaces lose contact due to displacement.
- Meniscus Injuries (*lesiones de menisco*)
- The menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures reducing joint friction. Knee menisci are most commonly injured, usually when performing a rotation during flexion and weight-bearing.
- Synovitis (*sinovitis*)
- Inflammation of the synovial membrane, often caused by recurrent
Understanding Force, Inertia, and Fitness Testing
Understanding Force and Motion
Force: A push or pull action applied upon an object.
Inertia: An object in motion stays in motion at the same speed and in the same direction, and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force.
Force (N) = mass (kg) x acceleration (a)
- Mass: The quantity of matter in a body.
- Acceleration: Rate at which an object changes speed.
Acceleration and Newton’s Third Law
Acceleration: An object will accelerate when acted upon by an external force. The acceleration
Read MoreFutsal: Essential Rules, Tactics, and Systems Explained
Basic Futsal Principles
Objectives
Get the ball into the opposing goal. The team with more goals wins.
Playing Field
The dimensions are identical to those of field handball: 40m x 20m.
Material
The ball has a diameter of 61-63 cm and weighs between 410 and 430g.
Duration
Two halves of 20 minutes with a 10-minute rest period.
Players
The team consists of five field players (four outfield players and a goalkeeper). Each has a specific place on the field:
- Pivot: The most advanced player, who must be strong and
Volleyball Rules: Officials, Rotations, and the Libero Role
Timeouts and Warm-ups
During timeouts, players go to the free zone near their respective benches to receive instructions from the coach. Substitute players can warm up without balls in the designated warm-up area, typically behind the baseline.
Volleyball Officiating Team
The refereeing team in a volleyball match consists of several officials:
- First Referee: Sits or stands on a referee’s platform by one of the posts, providing a clear view over the net (approximately 50 cm above). This official directs
Handball Pitching, Dribbling & Footwork Drills
Pitching Exercises
Exercise 1: Pitching from a Stationary Position
Description:
Develop basic throwing technique without movement.
Starting Position:
All players stand behind the six-meter line in front of the goal, without a goalkeeper.
Task:
One student at a time throws the ball into the goal.
Variations:
- Specify the target location for the pitch (e.g., top left corner).
- Five students, each with a ball, position themselves behind the six-meter line (at specific offensive positions like backcourt and wing)
Understanding Choreography: Motor Skills, Expression, and Body Movement
Understanding Choreography
Choreography:
Coreus: Space
Grafia: drawing, writing.
Usually, when talking about choreography, we refer to a set of exercises accompanied by music. However, this term encompasses much more, adding richness to the work.
Key Capacities in Choreography
- Motor Capacity: This capacity enables the full development of the body in space and time, encouraging students to coordinate and evolve these three components.
- Physical Capacity: Developing this capacity means developing basic physical