Occurs when a person engages in sports or performing an exercises
Moderate activity
Physical activity that is more intense than light activity but not as strenuous as vigorous activity
Vigorous activity
Activity that is intense and challenging
Sprain
Stretching or pulling of the ligament
Ligament
Connects one bone to another bone, responsible for the stability of the joints
Strain
Injury that involves the twisting or pulling of the muscle or tendon
Tendon
Fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Categories of Sprain and Strain
Grade 1 (Mild) - Minor tearing of the ligament or tendon (1-3 weeks)
Grade 2 (Moderate) - Partial tearing of the ligament or tendon (3-6 weeks)
Grade 3 (Severe) - Complete tearing of the ligament or muscle (1-3 months)
Dislocation
Injury that separates two bone where they meet at a joint
Fracture
Breaking, shattering usually in a bone
Types of Fracture
Open fracture - Bone breaks with a puncture in the skin
Closed fracture - Bone breaks with no puncture or open wound in the skin
Contusion (black and blue spot)
Medical term for bruise, result of direct blow or an impact, such as fall
Concussion
Type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth
Acute injury
Occurs suddenly or by accident, usually associated with trauma such as cracking a bone, tearing a muscle or bruising
Chronic Injury
Overuse injuries resulting from overusing one body area while playing a sport or exercising over a long period
RICE Method
First aid treatment for acute injuries likes sprain, strain and contusion
Volleyball
Also known as Mintonette, played between two teams of six players each on rectangular court, usually indoors
WilliamG.Morgan
Invented the game Volleyball in the year 1895
PhysicalEducationInstructor
Profession of William Morgan
YMCA
Young Men Christian Association
Holyoke,Massachusetts
Where the game volleyball was invented
Volleyball court dimensions
18m in length and 9m in width
Netantenna
Gives volleyball players and referees a visual to judge whether or not a ball is in play or out of bounds as it travels over the net
Net
Separates the two teams and over which the volleyball must pass
Volleyball (ball)
Spherical ball of 65-67cm circumference, made of leather or any synthetic materials and weighs 260-280g
Jersey
Helps in differentiating a team from one another when playing sports
Volleyball sneakers
Help a volleyball player to prevent injuries by giving ankle support
Water bottle
Allows an individual to drink and transport a beverage from one place to another
Serviceerror
Unsuccessful serve that occurs by the ball landing out of bounds, failing to pass through the net, or a foot fault from the server
Service
Basic where players hit the ball with fist, arm, from the service zone
Setting
Most important step in an offensive play as it determines which player gets to spike or attack
Passing/receiving
Also known as the bump, used to receive the ball from the opposing team's serve hit
Blocking
Defensive play accomplished by 1,2, or 3 front-row players jumping or pressuring their arms over the net
Digging
Defensive bump that keeps the ball from hitting the floor when it's sent to your side of the court with an offensive attack, usually a spike
Rotation (Clockwise)
Occurs after every sideout, when the receiving team gains the right to serve by winning a rally
Setter
Main contributor to the offense of the volleyball team, requires delicate touch to set the ball perfectly for one of the attacking players
Opposite Hitter
Also known as the right-side hitter, needs to be a perfect balance of both offense and defense
Outside Hitter
Also known as the left-side hitter, the lead attacker in the offensive strategy
Libero
Position that can only play on the backrow of the court, ideal person to receive a hit from the opposite team