Introduction to Physical Conditioning
Components of Physical Fitness
Principles of Physical Conditioning
Types of Physical Conditioning
Sports Conditioning
Create Physical force through Functional Strength, Power and Explosiveness all through efficiently developed conditioning
Designing a Conditioning Program
Specifically designed conditioning Programs for Athletes or Individuals based on factors of lifestyle, social and financial capacities.
Nutrition and Physical Conditioning
How both Nutrition and Physical Conditioning integrate and respond to each other, contributing significantly to performance and overall health and wellbeing.
Nutrition for Athletes
Specific Nutritional Requirements and Needs for Athletes performing at Off Season or Demanding Competitive Levels, from beginner to elite.
Injury Prevention and Management
Psychological Aspects of Physical Conditioning
Case Studies and Practical Applications
Analysis With Regards to The Latest Health Related Data and Results
Conclusion and Future Trends
General Planes Of Movement
learn the various directions and planes of dynamic movement to understand motion and its functions applied in the real world.
The Body’s Foundation: The Skeletal System
usually neglected in most training routines and mistakenly accounted for general training and conditioning Routines that still risk injuries.
Technological Aspects Of Physical Training & Conditioning
we take a look at the technological devices on both personal and demographic level when it comes integrating and implementing tools for better performance and daily health improvements. Is it worth the while and Effectiveness?
Mathematical Models & Training Implementation
Peak into the surface levels of the models and numerical information regarding movement and the real science behind the mechanisms and process that bring about amazing and marvellous biomechanics and anatomical advantages to create movement. You don't have to be a mathematician nor love the subject, simply dig in and we will explain the rest the simplest way that will stir up intrigue and fascination.
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About Lesson
In the context of human movement and anatomy, spatial freedom is often described in terms of planes of movement
Sagittal Plane (Anteroposterior Plane)
Description:
- Divides: The body into left and right halves.
- Orientation: Runs vertically from front to back, parallel to the body’s median plane.
Movements:
- Flexion: Decreases the angle between two body parts. For example, bending the elbow or knee decreases the angle between the segments involved. In the sagittal plane, this movement generally brings body parts closer together.
- Examples: Bending forward at the waist, curling the biceps, or kneeling.
- Extension: Increases the angle between two body parts, essentially the opposite of flexion. This movement returns the body part to a neutral position or straightens it.
- Examples: Straightening the knee after a squat, or raising the torso back to an upright position from a forward bend.
Key Elements:
- Axis of Rotation: The mediolateral axis (runs horizontally from side to side), around which flexion and extension occur.
- Typical Joints: Hinge joints (e.g., elbow, knee) and ball-and-socket joints (e.g., hip, shoulder) have significant movement in this plane.
- Functional Importance: Most daily activities, like walking or running, primarily involve movements in the sagittal plane.
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2. Frontal Plane (Coronal Plane)
Description:
- Divides: The body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves.
- Orientation: Runs vertically from side to side, perpendicular to the sagittal plane.
Movements:
- Abduction: Movement away from the body’s midline. In the frontal plane, this often involves lifting limbs away from the body’s central axis.
- Examples: Raising the arms to the sides to form a “T” shape, or spreading the legs apart.
- Adduction: Movement toward the body’s midline. This action generally brings body parts closer together.
- Examples: Bringing the arms back down to the sides, or moving the legs back to a neutral position after abduction.
Key Elements:
- Axis of Rotation: The anteroposterior axis (runs horizontally from front to back), around which abduction and adduction occur.
- Typical Joints: Ball-and-socket joints (e.g., shoulder, hip) and some hinge joints (e.g., fingers) allow for significant movements in this plane.
- Functional Importance: Movements in this plane are crucial for lateral movements and stabilizing posture, such as side-stepping or reaching out to the side.
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3. Transverse Plane (Horizontal Plane)
Description:
- Divides: The body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) halves.
- Orientation: Runs horizontally across the body, perpendicular to both the sagittal and frontal planes.
Movements:
- Rotation: Movement around the body’s vertical axis. This can be further divided into:
- Medial (Internal) Rotation: Rotating a body part towards the body’s midline.
- Examples: Rotating the arm inward or turning the foot so that the toes point inward.
- Lateral (External) Rotation: Rotating a body part away from the body’s midline.
- Examples: Rotating the arm outward or turning the foot so that the toes point outward.
- Medial (Internal) Rotation: Rotating a body part towards the body’s midline.
- Horizontal Abduction and Adduction: Movements parallel to the ground. For example, when the arms move away from or toward the midline while held in a horizontal position.
Key Elements:
- Axis of Rotation: The longitudinal axis (runs vertically from head to toe), around which rotational movements occur.
- Typical Joints: Ball-and-socket joints (e.g., shoulder, hip) and some pivot joints (e.g., neck) accommodate rotational movements.
- Functional Importance: Essential for movements like turning the head, rotating the torso, or swinging the arms while walking.
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Each of these planes and their associated movements are integral to understanding human biomechanics and physical activity. They provide a framework for analyzing how the body moves and interacts with its environment.
