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

Handball Rules of Play and Essential Techniques

1. Game Duration Regulations

A match is played in two periods, each 30 minutes long, with a 120 minute break. The clock is not stopped when the ball leaves the court.

2. Ball Handling Violations

When a player violates these rules, their team loses possession of the ball. Violations include:

• A player takes more than three steps holding the ball without bouncing it.
• Touching the ball with the hand, without bouncing it, several times in a row, or holding it for more than 3 seconds.
• Bouncing the ball, catching it with both hands, and then proceeding to bounce it again (a double dribble).
• Touching the ball with the knees or elbow.
• Entering the goal area to obtain an advantage.

3. Player Contact Regulations

A... Continue reading "Handball Rules and Essential Skills: Dribbling and Fakes" »

Adams Closed-Loop Theory of Motor Learning

Adams' Closed-Loop Theory emphasizes the crucial role of feedback in learning motor skills. Feedback also strengthens memory and the perceptual trace, both of which are central to acquiring a motor skill.

Weaknesses:

• Cannot explain fast movements, only slow, linear movements.
• Too many action plans create a significant storage problem in memory.
• Doesn't explain an individual's ability to perform novel skills.

Schmidt's Schema Theory: A Cognitive Approach to Motor Learning

Schmidt's Schema Theory proposes cognitive mental constructs that describe a rule developed to overcome the weaknesses of Adams' theory. It utilizes the Generalized Motor Program (GMP), which is an abstract memory of a movement. The GMP contains... Continue reading "Motor Skill Acquisition: Theories, Neural Control, and Performance Insights" »

Discuss results of Spiteri et al.

Spiteri found that stronger athletes had faster total time during the COD performance test. Stronger athletes had overall better breaking & propulsive vertical, horizon force, and impulse.

Discuss results of Bloomfield (2007)

Bloomfield showed that there was a larger % improvement with SAQ equipment on many variables compared to w/o SAQ equip train, however there seems to be really no big different improvements when looking at each variable. Suggest that although SAQ equip could be handy, equip training itself cannot be said to be superior compared to no equip training.

What is the refractory period?

Delay in responding to the second of two closely spaced stimuli. How soon a person can switch from making a goal-... Continue reading "Improving Change of Direction Speed in Basketball Players" »

Enhancing Writing: Descriptive Verbs and Actions

Verbs Describing Emotional Expression

• Crying:
  • Sob: Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps.
  • Whine: A long, high-pitched complaining cry.
  • Grieve: Feel intense sorrow (a feeling of deep distress).
  • Moan: A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure.
• Laughing:
  • Grin: Smile broadly.
  • Giggle: Laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way, often from amusement, nervousness, or embarrassment.
  • Roar: A loud outburst of laughter.

Verbs Describing Communication

• Talking:
  • Mutter: Talk or grumble in secret or in private.
  • Gossip: Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.
  • Argue: Give reasons

Curriculum Development

Curriculum development is the process of constructing, collecting, or assimilating content material and learning experiences for learners.

According to Roger and Taylor, "Curriculum development describes all the ways in which a training or teaching organization plans and guides learning. This learning can take place in groups or individually, inside or outside a classroom, and in institutional settings like schools, colleges, or training centers. It is central to the teaching and learning process."

Curriculum development involves activities such as:

• Conceptualizing the curriculum.
• Selecting and organizing content material or learning experiences.
• Suggesting methods and ways of providing these experiences.
• Evaluating learning

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Metabolism Differences

Understanding the fundamental differences between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism is crucial for comprehending how the body generates energy during various types of physical activity.

Aerobic Metabolism

Aerobic metabolism is the process where the body converts nutrients into energy with the presence of oxygen. Its primary waste products are carbon dioxide and water.

This metabolic pathway primarily occurs during endurance activities, where a steady supply of oxygen is available to fuel prolonged effort.

Anaerobic Metabolism

Anaerobic metabolism is the process where the body converts nutrients into energy without the presence of oxygen. Its waste products include lactic acid, water, and carbon dioxide.... Continue reading "Exercise Physiology: Metabolism, Circulation, and Muscular Adaptations" »

Basketball Player Positions

1. Point Guard or 'Playmaker'
2. Shooting Guard
3. Small Forward or Forward
4. Power Forward
5. Center

Pivoting Technique

Pivoting, or turning, requires you to keep one foot (your pivot foot) stationary while you turn or spin your body around on the ball of that pivot foot. This allows you to change direction while holding the ball, following specific movement rules.

Shooting Fundamentals

For more potential power when shooting a basketball, slightly bend your knees before the shot. Your dominant hand should grip the ball with fingers spread out, using your fingertips. Your other hand should support the ball on the side.

Executing a Layup

A layup is a two-point shot attempt typically made by leaping from below the hoop, laying the ball up... Continue reading "Basketball Fundamentals: Skills, Defense & Rules" »

Q4.A). What is stiffness modulus of bitumen?

Ans. The stiffness modulus of bituminous mixtures is fundamental to the analysis of the stress–strain response of pavement under traffic loading. It can be measured using various methods such as the resilient modulus test, indirect tensile test, and uni-axial direct tensile test. Thus, stiffness is usually characterized by the ratio of the stress (force per unit area) to the corresponding displacement (also known as deflection). In mechanics, this ratio is called modulus. The larger the modulus, the stiffer the pavement.

Q4.B) Write a short note on dynamic modulus of bituminous mixtures?

Ans. The dynamic modulus represents the stiffness of the asphalt material when tested in a compressive-type, repeated... Continue reading "Stiffness Modulus of Bitumen: Resilient vs. Dynamic Modulus" »

Warm-up Exercises

Introduction

Warm-up exercises are a series of organized, methodical, and progressive movements designed to prepare your body for optimal performance and injury prevention. These exercises ensure suitable quality and safety during subsequent activities. Warm-ups are categorized into three types:

• General Warm-up: Moderate exercises that prepare muscles for generic physical activity.
• Specific Warm-up: Targeted exercises for specific muscle groups used in a particular sport or activity.
• Muscle Warm-up: Exercises for therapeutic effect or general fitness.

Effects of Warm-up

A proper warm-up yields several positive effects:

• Increased body temperature
• Improved muscle tone
• Elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate
• Increased blood

Ice Hockey: A Brief History

Ice hockey originated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with rules established in 1789. The sport was first played in 1893.

The Rink and Equipment

The playing surface is an ice rink, specifically designed for hockey. It's rectangular, measuring 61 meters long by 30 meters wide. A red line divides the rink in half, with two goal lines at each end, four meters from the end of the rink. The goal is located in front of each goal line.

Basic Rules of Ice Hockey

• The game is divided into three 20-minute periods.
• If the score is tied after three periods, a 10-minute overtime is played. If no goals are scored, the game ends in a draw.
• Defending often involves checking.
• A player entering the offensive zone before the puck is offside.

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