Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Sport and physical education

MOVE SLOWLY

amble --> walk in a slow relaxed way

mooch --> be somewhere not doing very much, walking with no purpose

stroll --> walk in a slow relaxed way

trudge --> walk slowly with heavy steps, e.G. Because you’re tired

wander --> walk slowly around a place without any particular sense of purpose

MOVE QUICKLY

dash --> go somewhere suddenly and/or quickly

rush --> move with great speed, often too fast

speed --> move along quickly, especially of a vehicle

sprint --> run a short distance very fast

tear --> move somewhere quickly in an excited way

MOVE WITH CONFIDENCE OR ATTITUDE

march --> walk somewhere quickly in a determined way

storm --> go somewhere in an angry, noisy way

stride --> walk with long steps in a particular...

Sports Equipment and Their Uses

• Tennis players hit the ball with a tennis racket.
• Cricketers hit the ball with a cricket bat.
• Pool players hit the ball with a pool cue.
• Hockey players hit the ball with a hockey stick.
• Golfers hit the ball with a golf club.
• Paddle players hit the ball with a paddle racket.
• Table tennis players hit the ball with a table tennis paddle.
• The instrument used to propel a canoe through the water is called a paddle.
• Baseball players hit the ball with a baseball bat.
• Badminton players hit the shuttlecock with a badminton racket.

Essential Sports Apparel and Gear

• Soccer players wear football boots when they play.
• American footballers wear shoulder pads when they play.
• Baseball players wear a baseball cap when they play.
• Scuba divers

Upper Body Muscles

Trapezius

• Origin: Occipital bone and thoracic spinous processes
• Insertion: Clavicle and scapula
• Action: Rotate scapula, elevate clavicle, extend neck

Triceps Brachii

• Origin: Superior and posterior humerus and scapula
• Insertion: Olecranon of ulna
• Action: Extension at elbow and shoulder, plus shoulder adduction

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

• Origin: Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
• Insertion: Second metacarpal bone
• Action: Extension and abduction at wrist

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

• Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
• Insertion: Fifth metacarpal bone
• Action: Extension and adduction at wrist

Rotator Cuff and Back Muscles

Subscapularis

• Origin: Subscapular fossa of scapula
• Insertion: Lesser tubercle of humerus
• Action: Medial rotation at shoulder

Supraspinatus

• Origin:

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...

Lumbar Spine & Pelvis

Sacralization

L5 becomes fused to the sacrum (essentially only 4 lumbar vertebrae; usually asymptomatic). Movement is only available in the 4 lumbar vertebrae.

Lumbarization

S1 fails to unite with the remainder of the sacrum (like a 6th lumbar vertebra; common in ~10% of the population).

Lordosis

Exaggerated curvature in the lumbar spine (butt out, chest out, anterior pelvic tilt).

Kyphosis

Exaggerated curvature in the thoracic spine (has forward head so that you aren’t looking down at the ground all the time).

Scoliosis

Lateral curvature of the spine

• C-shape: thoracic spine
• S-shape: lumbar spine; may compensate for curvature in thoracic spine to remain upright.

Low Back Muscle Strain

Stretch or tear in one or more of the paraspinal...

Sports Vocabulary

Key Terms

Competition & Rules

Opponent: The person on the opposing team you are competing against.

Runner-up: The competitor who finishes in second place.

Round: One stage in a competition.

Beat: To defeat someone in a game or competition.

Athlete: A person who competes in sports.

Win: To be the most successful in a game or competition.

Foul: An action that is against the rules in a game or sport.

Final: The last game or match in a competition, where the winner is decided.

Doping Offense: A situation in which an athlete has taken drugs to improve their performance.

Championship: A competition to find the best player or team.

Sponsorship Deal: An agreement in which a company agrees to give money to a sportsperson in return for advertising...

Knocked Out Adult Tooth

Action:

• Push the tooth back into the socket.
• Ask the casualty to hold the tooth firmly.
• Send the casualty to the hospital or a dentist immediately.

Knee Injury

Symptoms: Pain on attempting to move the knee, swelling at the knee joint.

Action:

1. Place soft padding, such as pillows, under the knee.
2. Wrap soft padding around the joint to protect the knee.
3. Call for medical assistance.

Lower Jaw Injury

Symptoms: Difficulty speaking, swallowing, and moving the jaw.

Action:

1. Protect the airway.
2. Send the casualty to the hospital.

Lower Leg Injury

Symptoms: Swelling, bruising, and deformity of the leg.

Action:

1. Immobilize the leg.
2. Call for medical assistance.
3. Support the injured leg by splinting it to the other leg.
4. Secure the legs with broad-fold bandages.

First Aid Protocols

Amputation

1. Control blood loss by applying direct pressure.
2. Place a sterile dressing or clean pad on the wound and secure with a bandage.
3. Call for help.
4. Wrap the severed part in film or a plastic bag.

Ankle Injury

1. Rest and support the ankle.
2. Apply a cold compress.
3. Bandage the ankle.
4. Check circulation.

Absence Seizures

1. Sit down in a quiet place.
2. Talk to the casualty calmly.
3. If they do not recognize you, continue to reassure them.

Alcohol Poisoning

1. Cover the casualty to protect them from the cold.
2. Assess the casualty.
3. Monitor vital signs or call for emergency services.

Animal & Human Bites

1. Wash the bite area thoroughly.
2. Cover with a sterile wound dressing.
3. Send the casualty to the hospital.

Allergy

1. Ask if the person has any known allergies.
2. Remove