Rugby Basics: Rules, Techniques, and Tactics
Rugby Basics
Introduction
Rugby is a team sport that originated in England. It is characterized by its dynamic phases, high player mobility, and the handling of an oval ball. This document outlines the basic rules, techniques, and tactics of rugby.
History
In 1823, William Webb Ellis, a student at Rugby School, defied the norms of football by catching the ball and running towards the opponent’s goal. This act is considered the origin of rugby. The Rugby Football Union was founded in 1871 to standardize
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Patient Comfort and Hygiene
Comfort
Comfort encompasses physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
Objectives
- Provide relief from potential distress.
- Maintain adequate circulation to all tissues and organs.
- Maintain skin integrity to prevent injuries.
- Maintain muscle activity to prevent contracture and atrophy.
- Facilitate and maintain respiratory function.
Techniques for Enhancing Comfort
- Roll comfort: Maintain alignment and body positioning.
- Cotton rings: Avoid pressure on bony prominences.
- Pillow:
Types of Physical Exercise and Their Benefits
Competitive Physical Exercise
Competitive physical exercise is done to achieve the best possible result, either by winning or surpassing opponents’ marks. Many personal values are associated with it, such as learning to win and lose, personal growth, and the consistency of training. To practice it formally, it’s necessary to join a club and obtain a federation form, including accident insurance and medical coverage, to participate in activities.
Competitive exercise requires fixed and unchanging rules,
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The first stage of any exercise is anaerobic. The muscles trained under anaerobic exercise will develop differently at the biological level, gaining more performance in activities of short duration and high intensity. The lactic acid system is dominant for three minutes but also provides a significant amount of energy for aerobic exercise because the muscles have a certain capacity to dispose of the byproducts of the anaerobic system. This capability can be improved with training. Done properly,
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Wellness Dimensions
Out of the 6 dimensions of wellness, what are 3?
a. Physical, emotional, and social
Exercise and Diet
Stretching
Should you stretch before and after working out?
True
Fat Consumption
What fat do you try to avoid eating?
a. Calories
b. Trans fat
c. Saturated fat
d. Unsaturated fat
Dieting for Weight Loss
Is going on a diet good for you when trying to lose weight?
False
FITT Principle
Dimensions of FITT
What are the four dimensions that are represented by the FITT acronym?
Answer:
- Frequency
- Intensity
- Time
- Type
Exercise
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Basketball Basics
Actions
- To rebound: coger el rebote
- To slam/to dunk: machacar
- To lay-up: entrar a canasta
- To blow the whistle: pitar (con el silbato)
- To pick/to screen: bloquear
- Pick-and-roll: bloqueo y continuación
Elements of the Game
- The court: la cancha
- The hoop/rim: el aro
- The backboard: el tablero
- The lines: las líneas
- The key/the box: la zona de 3 segundos
- A tie: un empate
- Free throw: tiro libre
- Man to man: defensa individual
- Zone defense: defensa en zona
- Referee: árbitro