Introduction • Widely considered to be the world’s oldest sport, dating back to the ancient Greeks • It is a worldwide sport, with particular popularity in Eastern Europe, the Middle…

Introduction • Martial arts are bodies of codified practices or traditions of training for unarmed and armed combat, usually without the use of guns and other modern weapons. • People…

Introduction • Cheerleading reportedly originated in the 1880s, when Princeton University formed an all-male pep club to support its football team. However, some have called University of Minnesota student Johnny…

History • Boxing is one of the most ancient sports. • Marquis of Queensbury modified the rules in the early 1800s. • The 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis saw…

Figure Skating Introduction • Figure skating is a sport that focuses on a unique combination of athleticism, strength, endurance, gracefulness, and artistry on ice. • Today, over 178,000 members and…

General Principles Overview • Diving includes multiple activities performed in an aquatic environment. • Technology allows people to enjoy the underwater experience. • An estimated 1.2–1.5 million United States (US)…

General Principles • Taping and bracing are used as adjuncts to sports protective equipment, treatment, and rehabilitation of an injury. • Should not take the place of appropriate diagnostic, treatment,…

General Principles Physics • Electric voltage from the base unit is converted to sound waves by the reverse piezoelectric effect . Sound waves are reflected at tissue boundaries, producing echoes….

General Principles Overview: Injuries and disorders of the foot can impose considerable dysfunction in an athlete. While most foot problems will improve with appropriate care, a clear understanding of normal…

Introduction • Over 18 million people in the United States (US) participate in tennis at least once a year, with an additional 14 million expressing interest in playing tennis. •…