Understanding Bodily Injuries: Wounds to Fractures
Injuries
Injuries are any attacks on the human body caused by mechanical agents. They can occur in the skin (wound), subcutaneous tissue (contusion), muscle (strain), articulation (dislocation), or bone (fracture).
Wounds
A wound is a loss of continuity of the soft parts of the body as a result of trauma (shock cut).
Based on Skin Appearance
- Open: Separation of soft tissues.
- Closed: Internal injuries.
Based on Wound Complication
- Simple: Affects the most superficial skin and does not impact major organs.
Expressive Dance: Nonverbal Communication & Movement
1. Expression and Communication
The key to communicating without words is our body. We can rely on our look, face, gestures, posture, physical appearance, and dance.
The Look and Face: The look has a high expressive power. It is the most effective way to communicate without speaking, as the face reflects emotions and attitudes.
Gestures and Postures: These are the messages the body transmits, whether we are aware of them or not.
Physical Appearance: Appearance is the result of several factors. The image
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Justification: Balance in Motor Development
Justification: Balance is crucial in motor development, involving nerve centers that influence growth. It encompasses static balance (maintaining posture) and dynamic balance (movement control). This unit targets 8-9 year-olds, focusing on static and dynamic balance, aligning with the LOGSE curriculum and adapting to the Canary Islands Autonomous Community guidelines.
Core Competencies
Key competencies include: G) Learning to Learn: Fostering student initiative
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Hockey: An Overview
Hockey is a team sport where players score by hitting a ball into the opposing team’s goal using sticks.
Field of Play
The pitch is a 91.40m x 55m rectangle. Goals are 2.14m high and 3.66m wide, with a semi-circular area of 14.63m. Lines cross the field 22.90m from each end and at the center. A penalty spot, 0.15m in diameter, is 6.40m from each goal.
Positions
Teams have fullbacks (defense), midfielders (halfbacks), and forwards (front line). One player is the goalkeeper, who cannot
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The Rules and Principles of Sports Training
Sports training is a process that progresses slowly because the body needs time to adapt and improve. It’s scientific because it applies knowledge from various fields like anatomy, physiology, physics, and biochemistry. It’s also a teaching process, involving a relationship between a coach and an athlete where knowledge is transmitted, demonstrated, and corrected to enhance the athlete’s physical condition.
The Rules of Sports Training
Homeostatic Balance
Organic
Read MorePhysical Education Curriculum: Fostering Motor Skills & Healthy Habits
Objectives
1. Body Awareness and Physical Activity
Understand and appreciate their bodies and the role of physical activity in exploration, enjoyment, social interaction, and leisure time.
2. Physical Activity and Wellbeing
Recognize the importance of physical activity for overall wellbeing. Demonstrate a responsible attitude towards oneself and others, understanding the effects of exercise, hygiene, nutrition, and posture on health.
3. Adapting Movement to Different Situations
Utilize physical abilities,
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