Human Anatomy: Joints, Vertebral Column, and Cranial Nerves
Joint Types
Synovial Joints
Synovial joints are characterized by their fluid-filled capsules and wide range of motion. They are classified based on the shape of their articulating surfaces and the movements they allow:
- Hinge Joints: Permit movement in one plane, like flexion and extension (e.g., elbow joint).
- Plane Joints: Allow gliding movements between flat surfaces (e.g., acromioclavicular joint).
- Pivot Joints: Enable rotation around a central axis (e.g., neck joint).
- Ball-and-Socket Joints: Offer
Speed, Resistance, and Flexibility Training Guide for Athletes
Speed Training
Definition
Speed allows athletes to react and move efficiently. It’s categorized into:
Pure Speed
- Response Speed: Reacting quickly to stimuli.
- Acyclic Action Speed: Performing single movements rapidly (e.g., throwing a ball).
- Cyclic Frequency Speed: Moving at maximum speed in repetitive actions (e.g., running).
Complex Speed
- Force-Velocity: Overcoming resistance with maximum force.
- Speed-Strength (Agility): Maintaining speed while changing direction or resisting fatigue.
Training Methods
- Lactic
Enhancing Sports Performance and Safety with Proper Gear
Assertion (A): Right gear for right sports does improve the protection and performance in sports.
welop
Reason (R): Sports gears protect from injuries.
Codes:
Ans. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Where did first Khelo India Winter Games held?
Ans. (a) Leh and Gulmarg
What is the aim of physical Education?
(d) All Round development of a person
Sports management is hassed upon….
Ans, (a) Efficient and Talented officials
For a Reporter what qualities are desired most?
(c) Excellent
Read MoreVolleyball: Rules, Equipment, and Techniques
Volleyball
General questions: Volleyball is a team sport where there are 2 teams with 12 players each, 6 on the court and 6 on the substitution bench.
Both teams play in separated courts. The court is divided by a net.
Until 1960, the sport had different rules for girls and boys, for example, the ball would bounce once on the floor, but not now. Actually, the only difference between men and women is the height of the net: men – 2´44m / women – 2´24m.
Objective: The objective of the game is to legally
Read MoreThe History and Rules of Badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racket sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles).
The badminton court is rectangular and is divided by a net.
Players score points by hitting a shuttlecock with their racket so that it passes over the net and lands on the other side of the court.
Competitive badminton is best played indoors because the shuttlecock is affected by wind. But badminton, as a casual recreational activity, can also be played outdoors.
Badminton has been an
Read MoreMovement Skills, Learning Stages, and Sociocultural Factors
Movement skills
There are many classifications of movement skills including:
- Basic Skills: Simple moves like running and jumping. (Fundamental movement skills)
- Sport-Specific Skills: skills for specific sports.
- Open Skills: Skills in unpredictable settings.
- Closed Skills: Skills in stable situations.
- (Gross skills) Big Muscle Skills: Use large muscles.
- (Fine skills) Small Muscle Skills: Use small muscles.
- Discrete Skill: Skills with a definite start and finish.
- Serial skill: A series of actions linked together.