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At first glance, you would think that volleyball is not a fast sport. This is especially true when you compare the sport to the likes of basketball. When you look at basketball, you would see the ball being passed and dribbled from one side of the court to another. What's more, this fast-paced game requires the players to be constantly on the go, especially when there are turnovers concerned. Despite this difference, volleyball is still a fast-paced game, although it…
Swimming 201 For years I have wanted to participate in a triathlon and finally this year I have taken steps to actually so that. This Sprint Triathlon consists of a 500 meter swim, 16 mile bike and a 5 kilometer run. I am a runner so I am not concerned with the run. I have a bike and can ride fairly well, so I am not worried about this either. SWIM, this is my concern. I know how to swim,…
Eating disorders are affecting female athletes and there is a need to educate coaching staffs and athletic trainers in the processes of prevention, detection, and management of the disordered eating in female athletes. The incidence of eating disorders varies widely, but the conditions continue to increase in female athletics. Bonci et al. (2008) [1] estimated that 35% of female athletes were at risk for anorexia nervosa and 38% were at risk for bulimia nervosa. Byrne and McLean estimated that 31%…
For any competitive cyclist, to train on the road is to accept the risk of serious injury, because of the twin hazards of vehicle traffic and speed. A multitude of orthopaedic injuries occurs with high-speed accidents, but of most concern are head injuries. Because of fatal injuries during competitive cycling, the compulsory use of helmets has been in place for a number of years at the Tour de France, except for the finishing climb in the mountain stages. In Australia,…
When warm weather is approaching, it's time to think about swimming outside. Need some tips on opening a pool for a summer of swimming fun? These steps should help you get your swimming pool open the right way for the pool season. Opening a Pool The first thing you must do is remove the swimming pool cover. If there are leaves or other debris on the cover, use your leaf net to remove them. Then pump off any standing water…
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