I iceberg profile in sport psychology, a proposed ideal profile of moodstate for elite performers, characterized by low scores on negative moods (specifically tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusion) and…
B back injury injury to the back may affect the bones (vertebral column including the sacrum, also the ilium or the ribs), muscles and ligaments. Sport-related back injuries include fractures…
J Jacobson’s muscular relaxation see relaxation. javelin thrower’s elbow see epicondyles. jaw injury injury to the bones of the face which carry the teeth: the maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible…
F facial injury injuries to the structures in and around the face including the facial bones; abrasions and lacerations, septal and auricular haematomas and other injuries around the nose, ears…
G gait style of locomotion, usually referring to walking or running. See also step length, stride, support, swing. gamekeeper’s thumb see skier’s thumb. gamesmanship in sport, the use of unfair…
D dead space in human anatomy and physiology, refers to the respiratory passages (airways) leading to the alveoli of the lungs, so named because the air breathed in and out…
