HOPE QUARTERLY EXAM REVIEWER

Individual Sport Athletes

Are completely responsible for every play and cannot rely on the help of other teammates; these builds coping skills and resilience while developing self-esteem and confidence.

Individual/Dual Sports

Aside from providing development in terms of motor skills, agility, hand-eye coordination and endurance these sports combine physical fitness and mental development.

Team Sports

The dynamic of these sports is even more different than individual or dual sports, because of the cooperation and specialization of roles on teams.

Combative Sports

Takes a lot of hard work. In order to move up, one belt at a time, you or your child will have to engage, again and again, in practice.

Stress

A biological and psychological response experienced on encountering a threat, which we feel we don't have the resources to cope with.

Stressor

A stimulus that causes stress.

Low Dribble

A type of dribble that requires you to keep the ball bouncing low nearest to the floor.

High Bounce

Used when you are trying to move the ball up the court very quickly.

Bounce pass

At the end of a fast break, when passing to a player in the post, or to a player making a backdoor cut.

It's the slowest of all passes.

Chest pass

Most efficient and effective pass for ball movement.

To get the ball to a teammate when there's no defender in the passing lane.

Overhead pass

To pass over a defender whose hands are down.

Great for skip passes across the court, for outlet passes, or to feed a post.

Shooting

This requires the ability to properly hold and throw the ball into the air toward the basket while avoiding defenders.

Maximum Heart Rate

Refers to the fastest rate at which your heart will beat in one minute.

Target Heart Rate

Is the number of times your heart should beat per minute while exercising.

Target Heart Rate Zone

The range of your THR. It is expressed as a high and low percentage.

Overexertion

Exceeding one's physical limits, which can lead to fatigue and increased risk of injury.

Hydration

The process of maintaining adequate fluid balance in the body to support physiological functions.

Dehydration

A condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, resulting in insufficient water levels.

Hyperthermia

A medical emergency that occurs when the body temperature rises to dangerous levels due to excessive heat exposure or overexertion.

Hypothermia

A condition that results when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to a dangerously low body temperature.

Improved Focus

Combat sports enhance focus through activities that require balance, concentration, and technique memorization.

Conflict Resolution Skills

Training in martial arts fosters inner peace and respect, boosting confidence in negotiating disputes.

Physical Activity

Combat sports promote movement, improving muscle tone and providing cardio workouts.

Self-Defense Skills

Learning self-defense instills confidence and a sense of protection.

Respect

Combat sports teach respect for teachers, peers, and oneself, fostering courtesy.

Improved Social Skills

Combating sports create a sense of belonging and teamwork, enhancing social skills.

Perseverance

Combat sports reward hard work and dedication, encouraging continuous practice.

Confidence

Training in combat sports builds a sense of skill and accomplishment, boosting overall confidence.

Sports can improve your mood

Physical activity releases brain chemicals that boost happiness and relaxation, with team sports enhancing social connections.

Sports can improve your concentration

Regular exercise sharpens critical mental skills, benefiting judgment and learning, with 30 minutes of activity three to five times weekly.

Sports reduce stress and depression

Physical activity distracts from stress, lowers stress hormones, and increases endorphins, promoting relaxation and optimism.

Sports improve sleep habits

Exercise enhances sleep quality, helping you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper, but avoid late activities that energize you before bed.