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14 Cards in this Set
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Good posture means |
All parts of the body are well aligened |
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As a result of good posture the.. |
Least strain on muscles tendons ligaments and bones at joints |
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Good posture means being able .. |
To hold the body correctly when moving or when still |
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Good posture means good what |
Maintenance of good muscle to e |
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Good posture enables.. |
Major internal organs e.g lungs to function efficiently |
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Poor posture means ... |
Parts of the body are out of alignment |
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Poor posture means more.. |
Strain on and around joints leading to pain and injury |
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Poor posture means restricted |
Space for internal organs to function efficiently |
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Good posture is achieved by (4) |
Flexibility exercises for suppleness Strength exercises for muscle tone Standing sitting moving correctly I.e with straight back Lifting and carrying objects correctly |
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Poor posture can be caused by (7) |
Uneven muscle development Incorrect or over exercise of muscle Standing sitting or moving incorrectly Incorrect lifting or carrying Lack of balanced exercise Bone and joint defects Tiredness inappropriate clothing poor nutrition |
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Poor posture results in |
Abnormal curvature of the spine like scoliosis and lordosis Rounded shoulders - restricted ability to breathe Uneven tilting of the hips- more strain on one leg pressure on lower back muscles |
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Posture in sport is important in two ways and what sports |
Starting position golf and fencing Position during activity |
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We stand in a special position in golf what is it and what does it allow us to do |
Fence position allows us to swing backwards and forwards quickly in a side standing position |
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What is essential for all sports and what is essential for this |
Core stability and muscle tone |
