International Javelin Coach Tim Newenham explains the basics of Javelin throwing technique for beginners as well as the more advanced aspects of technique for experienced throwers. He explains the basics such as grip and how to do a standing throw through to drills for building up an effective run-up. He explains the common errors throwers […]
Mental preparation relates to how the athlete gets in the right frame of mind for optimum performance and includes management of stress, mental rehearsal, and visualisation. Stress & Anxiety The aim of this lesson is to understand what stress and anxiety are and how they are measured (Equivalent to UK A Level Physical Education). Stress
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Understanding how people’s personalities differ can help when designing competition and training plans as well as preparing mentally for peak performance. Behaviour & Attitudes The aim of this lesson is to understand the difference between assertion and aggression, and how attitudes are formed and changed (Equivalent to UK A-Level Physical Education) Assertion or Aggression? Assertion
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Group dynamics and teamwork looks at how teams work together and the influence of others as well as leadership. Social Influences The aim of this lesson is to understand the effect our social environment and experiences have on our performance (Equivalent to UK A Level Physical Education) Watching others, family, peers, and role models and
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Skill acquisition is all about people learning to improve new skills and improve sports techniques. Memory & Skill Acquisition This section looks at memory, its stores, and methods to improve memory. (Equivalent to UK A Level Physical Education). Without memory, information processing and skill learning are not possible. Here we explain how memory works when learning
The major muscles of the neck and back include the erector spinae, multifidus, rectus abdominus, transversus abdominus, internal obliques, external obliques, splenius, and quadratus lumborum. Quadratus Lumborum The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a common muscle that is often associated with lower back pain; correct stretching of the QL can help ease this pain. Splenius Splenius
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The muscles of the ankle are the gastrocnemius, soleus, peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus. Plantar flexor ankle muscles The following ankle muscles are the main plantar flexors the ankle. When you do a calf raise or go up on
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The main hip & groin muscles consist of the iliopsoas, pectineus, rectus femoris, and sartorius at the front. The gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, piriformis, tensor fasciae latae on the outside. Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus at the back and the adductor or groin muscles (adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor Magnus, and gracilis). Gracilis Gracilis
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The knee joint consists of the femur (thigh bone), tibia, and fibula bones of the lower leg and the patella or kneecap. The muscles which flex and extend (bend and straighten) the joint are the quadriceps muscles (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis) and the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh (semitendinosus, semimembranosus,
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The main muscles which move the wrist and hand consist of the flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi radialis longus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, flexor pollicis longus, extensor digitorum, extensor indicis, extensor digiti minimi, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis and adductor
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