Author: Glossary

Forward movement of the shoulder girdle away from the spine. Abduction of the scapula. The extension forward or drawing forward of a part of the body such as the mandible.  

Feedback from proprioceptors in the muscle and tendons and the balance sensors that provide information on the feel of the movement. Proprioception is the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts of the body.  

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Aquatic jump training. Movements in which the focus is to propel the body up and out of the water.  

Rotating or turning the forearm inward so the palm of the hand is facing behind in anatomical position. Shifting the body weight to the inside of the foot. The act of turning the hand round so that the palm faces downwards. Action of lying face downward or turning the hand so that the palm is…

A gradual and systematic increase in the stress or demand placed on a physiological system or organ to avoid the risk of chronic fatigue or injury. This process necessitates a gradual increase in the stress placed on the body during training. Without these additional demands, the human body has no reason to adapt any further…

Insurance that provides for a situation in which you are held legally liable for how you rendered or failed to render professional services. A type of insurance contract that provides compensation for a person or party injured by a professional’s acts or omissions. Two common types of policies are as follows: (1) Claims made. The…

Static stretching exercises performed after the thermal warm-up and before the cardio respiratory warm-up.  

Heart rate taken immediately before beginning exercise. It might be higher than resting or sitting heart rates because of the anticipatory effect of exercise.  

A function of strength and speed. The ability to transfer energy into force at a quick rate. Quick movement where the body is propelled either upward or outward; explosive strength; performance of work expressed per unit of time. The amount of work done per unit of time; the product of force and velocity; the ability…