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

The Presence of Sport on Television

Football Dominance in Spanish Media

A lot of sport appears on TV and in the news. In Spain, football is especially dominant, and less time is spent covering other sports. I don't think this imbalance is ideal.

Football is a sport that generates significant revenue, which is why it receives so much television coverage. I don't dislike the fact that many sports appear on TV. However, it would be better if several sports were featured prominently, not just one.

Furthermore, I believe there are many programs, series, and shows that complement or compensate for sports coverage. As far as I am concerned, sport needs to be on TV, just like any other type of program. It seems to me that the current amount of sports on... Continue reading "Sport in Modern Society: Media Coverage, Fitness, and Youth" »

The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games are an international sporting event celebrated every four years. They are organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). All countries are invited to participate under two flags: their national flag and the Olympic flag, which is composed of five interconnected rings of different colors. Each ring represents one of the five continents.

Historical Periods

The Games are historically divided into two periods:

• The Ancient Olympic Games (776 BC - 393 AD)
• The Modern Olympic Games (1896 to present)

The Ancient Olympic Games

The Ancient Games were celebrated in Olympia, located on a Greek island called "Katakolon." To participate, athletes needed to meet three requirements:

1. Be Greek
2. Be a man (women were not allowed

Baseball: A Beginner's Guide

Description

Baseball is a team sport where two teams compete on a field. The objective is to score more points than the opposing team by running laps around the field. Each completed lap counts as one point.

Equipment

Ball

The baseball is a hard sphere with a core made of cork, surrounded by nylon, and covered with leather.

Bat

Bats can be made of either solid wood or aluminum. Wooden bats are heavier than aluminum bats, resulting in stronger hits but slower swings.

Gameplay

Game Duration

Baseball games do not have a time limit. A match can last for an hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, or even 2 hours, depending on the players' performance and the score.

Innings

A baseball game consists of nine innings. Each inning is divided into... Continue reading "A Beginner's Guide to Baseball" »

WINDOW OPERATION TYPES

1. Single (pico del triangulo en el abridor)
2. Double casement
3. Bottom hung
4. Tilt and turn
5. Vertical pivot (rombo)
6. Horizontal pivot
7. Top hung
8. Fix
9. Sliding/folding
10. Horizontal sliding
11. Single bottom sash

WINDOW INSTALLATION ORDER

1. Dimension check
2. Frame placement, wedging
3. Alignment, adjustment
4. Wedging with two
5. Fastening
6. Sash installation
7. Removing the wedges
8. Sealing
9. Architraves

WALL

Window Arrangement with Thermal Insulation

Sketch top and side view (poner alfeizar/sill covering).

1. Frame extension behind TI
2. Frame extension in the middle of the wall
3. Dummy frame at the thermal insulation
4. Fastening frame window-wall connection

Wall Frame Sealing

1. Inside and outside
2. Sealing outside + foil inside
3. Foil inside and outside

FRAME

Stop. Frame-sash connection (triple stop)

1. External

Volleyball Match Rules and Scoring

Basic Scoring Principles

• You score a point when the opponent team cannot return the volleyball over the net or prevent it from touching the court surface.
• You do not need to have possession of the ball to score.
• The first team to score 25 points by a margin of two points wins the set.
• The team that wins three out of five sets wins the volleyball match.
• There is no time limit for a volleyball match.

Match Structure and Setup

• There are two-minute breaks between each set; teams switch court sides after each break.
• Team captains flip a coin to determine which side will serve first.
• Each team has six players on the court, typically arranged in two rows of three players.

Volleyball Faults

A fault occurs when:

• The ball is held,

Musculoskeletal System Fundamentals

Mnemonic Rule for Muscle Regions

Neumotecnica Rule: A system for classifying muscle groups based on location and primary action:

• Superior Region:
  • Anterior: Flexors
  • Posterior: Extensors
• Inferior Region:
  • Anterior: Flexors
  • Posterior: Extensors

Lower Limb Musculature

Knee Muscles

Quadriceps Femoris (Extensors):

1. Rectus Femoris (Straight)
2. Vastus Lateralis
3. Vastus Medialis (Vast Interior)
4. Vastus Intermedius (Crural)

Hamstrings (Flexors): Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus.

Ankle and Foot Muscles: Actions and Primary Movers

1. Plantar Flexion (Foot Away):
   • Gastrocnemius (External and Internal Twin)
   • Soleus
2. Dorsiflexion (Foot Up):
   • Tibialis Anterior
   • Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius
   • Extensor Digitorum Longus
   • Extensor Hallucis Longus
3. Eversion

Pelvis Lumbar Spine

Facet joint dysfunction—dislocation, subluxation, or degeneration of the facet. Localized pain over the facet, decrease in symptoms with the increase in activity Treatment options—injection (steroid to reduce inflammation), facetectomy (surgical resection of a vertebral facet).

Spondylopathies

Spondylolysis—defect in the pars interarticularis. “collared scotty dog”; localized low back pain that restricts extension. Spondylolisthesis—can be progression of spondylolysis. Separation of vertebra; “decapitated Scotty dog”. S&S: spondylolysis begins unilaterally. Pain and persistent aching, low back stiffness with increased pain after activity, frequent need to change position, full rom w/ some hesitation in regards... Continue reading "Pelvis Lumbar Spine: Facet Joint Dysfunction, Spondylopathies, and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction" »

Shoulder Anatomy and Injury Mechanisms

Step Deformity

The distal end of the clavicle lies superior relative to the acromion process. This is a typical sign of an AC (acromioclavicular) sprain or dislocation.

Scapulohumeral Rhythm Explained

This refers to the movement of the scapula relative to the movement of the humerus throughout the full range of abduction. It occurs in distinct phases:

• 0-30 degrees of humeral abduction: No scapular movement (setting phase).
• 30-90 degrees of abduction: 2 degrees of humeral elevation = scapular abduction and upward rotation of 1 degree (2:1 ratio).
• 90-180 degrees of abduction: 1 degree of humeral elevation = scapular abduction and upward rotation of 1 degree (1:1 ratio).

Static Scapular Winging

The medial border of... Continue reading "Shoulder Injury Essentials: Deformities, Fractures, Sprains" »

Volleyball Fundamentals

History of Volleyball

Volleyball was invented in the USA around 1900. It was originally intended to be played indoors by any number of players. Later, volleyball was adapted for play on sand or grass. Volleyball was first played in the Summer Olympic Games in 1964.

Court Dimensions & Net Heights

• Court Dimensions: 18 x 9 meters
• Net Heights:
  • 2.24 meters for women
  • 2.43 meters for men

Basic Rules of Volleyball

• Two teams of six players.
• The match is won by the team that wins the best out of five games.
• Each game is played to 25 points.
• The objective of the game is to hit the ball over a net, hoping the opposing team will not return it to your side of the court.
• A team receives a point when the ball lands in the opponent’s court

Handball: How It's Played

Players advance the ball down the court by dribbling and passing. They are allowed to dribble for an unlimited amount of time, run with the ball for up to three steps before and after dribbling, and hold the ball without moving for three seconds. Players are not allowed to pull, hit, or punch the ball out of an opponent's hands, endanger an opponent with the ball, or make contact with the ball below the knees. Free throws are awarded to the opponent in the event of minor fouls or violations. A seven-meter penalty shot is awarded to the opponent when major violations are committed.

Skills & Techniques

Basic Catching Technique

• The thumbs and fingers should form the shape of a triangle.
• Both hands form a "bowl/basket,"