Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Physical Education

Understanding Employment Contract Types

Indefinite Contracts

Indefinite contracts are those that do not specify a completion date. These contracts often aim to promote the stable placement of specific groups affected by unemployment and job instability.

Fixed-Term Contracts

Fixed-term contracts are characterized by having a predetermined end date. Several types fall under this category:

• Work and Service Contracts

  These contracts are for a specific work or service, carried out with autonomy and substantive independence within the normal business activity. Their execution time is limited to the duration necessary for the completion of the work or service. If the contract exceeds one year, a written denunciation (notice of termination) is typically

Emergency Nursing Care During Childbirth

Effective emergency nursing during childbirth requires quick thinking, a calm demeanor, and precise actions to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and baby.

Key Principles of Delivery Nursing

1. Serenity: Think and act quickly, remaining calm to convey confidence to the mother and others present.
2. Aseptic Technique: Always use sterile gloves. Any measure taken to provide maximum cleanliness helps prevent infection for both the baby and the mother.
3. Controlled Delivery of the Head: On the birth of the child's head, it is crucial to prevent sudden, hasty expulsion. This control helps prevent brain damage to the child and lacerations to the mother. Never abruptly stop the birth of the child's head to

Spain vs Serbia EuroBasket 2007: A Crushing Defeat

Serbia's Resurgence: A Team Forged in Fire

Serbia, under the guidance of the veteran coach Ivkovic, has emerged as a dominant force in European basketball. Their victory over Spain, the overwhelming favorite, showcased their exceptional teamwork and individual talent. Players like Tepic, Tripkovic, and Velickovic are on the cusp of stardom, while Krstic's return from injury adds a formidable presence to their already potent lineup.

Serbia's traditional strengths were on full display: stifling defense, relentless intensity, and a seamless transition game. Their offensive firepower, led by Krstic's dominance in the paint (17 points, 6 rebounds), proved too much for the Spanish interior defense to... Continue reading "Spain vs Serbia EuroBasket 2007: Analysis and Recap" »

Sprain: Ligament Injuries

A sprain is a complete or incomplete rupture of one or more ligaments, which are responsible for the stability of a joint. It can cause a momentary displacement of the articular bone surfaces of contact.

Most frequently, sprains affect the ankle. Symptoms usually include pain and swelling, often accompanied by effusion (ecchymosis and hematoma). The severity varies depending on the degree of the sprain:

• Grade I: Ligament strain without rupture.
• Grade II: Partial ligament tear.
• Grade III: Complete ligament tear.

Treatment typically involves immobilization of the affected joint with elastic bandages or casts.

Dislocation: Joint Displacement

A dislocation is a joint injury characterized by the permanent loss of contact between... Continue reading "Common Musculoskeletal Injuries: Sprains, Fractures, Dislocations" »

Vertical Wall Climbing: Safety and Methods

Climbing vertical walls is inherently dangerous and requires appropriate material and a competent partner (belayer).

Essential Safety Practices

Belaying: Always use a rope and belayer to ensure that the slack is managed effectively, minimizing the distance of any potential fall.

Primary Climbing Methods

1. Top-Rope Climbing (Yo-Yo)

   This is generally the safest method. The rope passes through an anchor (carabiner) at the highest point of the route. The climber is tied to one end, and the belayer manages the other end, catching the climber immediately upon a fall.

2. Lead Climbing (First Ascent)

   The climber ties into the end of the harness rope and ascends, clipping the rope into protection points (quickdraws) along

The Origins of Tennis

Tennis, as we know it today, was largely developed by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield in 1873, based on older racket games practiced by the Greeks and Romans. Wingfield introduced the first standardized rules for his game, which he called 'Sphairistike.' This early version established key elements, including the net and a scoring system where the first player to reach 15 points (or 'goals') while in possession of their service would win. Over time, organizations like the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have introduced changes, refining the rules, net height, and scoring, solidifying tennis as a major international sport.

Core Elements of Tennis

Court and Equipment

This dynamic sport can be played individually (singles)... Continue reading "Understanding Tennis: Rules, Equipment, and Scoring" »

Key Features of an Effective Warm-Up

• It must be progressive, moving from low to high intensity.
• It must be specified, moving from general to specific movements.
• It should be individualized based on the person and activity.
• Length: Typically 20 to 40 minutes.
• Intensity: Gradually increases without reaching fatigue levels (40-80% of Maximum Heart Rate).
• Direction: Always include general activities followed by specific movements related to the subsequent activity.

Symptoms Indicating Warm-Up Effectiveness

These tell us if the warm-up is meeting its goal:

• Level of perspiration.
• Pulse (around 120 beats per minute).
• Subjective feeling, based on personal experience and body awareness.

Types of Exercises to Include

• Submaximal concentric contractions with light

History of Sports Psychology: 4 Key Stages

1879-1919: Experimental Period

• Immediate Antecedents

1920-1945: Early Development

• Rudick (Soviet Union)
• Griffith (U.S.)

1946-1964: Motor Learning and Applied Research

• Invention of motor learning and applied techniques

1965-1979: Official Recognition

• Establishment of the field

Sports Psychology in Chile

1st Period (1970-1979): Early Stages

• 1972: Creation of the Chilean Society of Sports Psychology, but it was not active.

2nd Period (1980-1994): Individualism

• Sports psychologists worked independently.

3rd Period (1995-2001): Association

• 1992: Enrique Aguayo became president of the Chilean Society of Sports Psychology (SPS) and promoted association among sports psychologists.

4th Period (2002-Present): Growth

• Growth and

Understanding the Session

A session is the cell in the general plan that develops a theme of the unit. It is the junction between the theoretical programming that has been previously developed and the practical reality that means pursuing each of the chosen activities.

Approaching the Session

Sessions should be planned carefully to enable compliance with principles such as:

• Making the development of content progressive
• Rational distribution of time
• Rational distribution and proper use of equipment and available space

A correct choice of learning activities, methodology, and organization is needed to achieve specific or immediate objectives. All this is aimed at achieving goals whose attainment measures the quality of teacher education and the efficiency... Continue reading "Effective Session Planning in Physical Education" »

Sports Violence: Contradicting the Olympic Ideal

According to the ideal envisioned by Coubertin, sport was meant to bring people peace, health, philosophy, and beauty. However, scenes of violence today often contradict this ideal. This sports violence involves voluntary acts causing physical damage or harm to individuals or property directly related to sporting events. A prominent example is football hooliganism, particularly noted in England. Furthermore, the media can indirectly and unintentionally influence or encourage violence through certain imagery. It's important to note that this violence isn't limited to high-level competition; it also occurs in leisure sports. As has been observed, "violence does not disappear with civilization; it