Volleyball: Skills, History and Stretches

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Which of the following best describes the primary reason William G. Morgan invented volleyball?

  • To establish a sport accessible to everyone regardless of age or physical ability. (correct)
  • To develop a competitive sport exclusively for young athletes.
  • To create a sport that required specialized athletic training and equipment.
  • To introduce a sport with complex rules and strategies.

In volleyball, players use a 'platform' during which skill?

  • Setting the ball for a teammate.
  • Serving the ball over the net.
  • Spiking the ball downwards.
  • Bouncing the ball off of a flat surface created by the forearms. (correct)

What significant contributions did Filipino players bring to the sport of volleyball?

  • Inventing the libero position.
  • Developing the rotational order of players.
  • Popularizing beach volleyball.
  • Introducing spiking, three-hit limit, and setting the ball. (correct)

What is the key difference between static and dynamic stretching?

<p>Dynamic stretching involves movement, while static stretching involves holding a position. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which combination correctly lists three of the primary skills used in volleyball?

<p>Serving, passing, setting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does physical fitness primarily relate to sports and other activities?

<p>It describes the ability to perform physical tasks efficiently as it related to a particular sport or other activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stretches primarily targets the hamstrings?

<p>Sit and Reach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity would primarily target the chest, shoulders, and upper back muscle groups?

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Which of the following is NOT typically a benefit of regular stretching?

<p>Increased muscle mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sports contributed elements to the creation of volleyball?

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Flashcards

Who Invented Volleyball?

William G Morgan, a YMCA physical education director in Massachusetts, invented volleyball.

Why was volleyball invented?

To create a sport accessible to everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.

Define "Platform"

Joining hands and forearms to create a flat surface for bouncing the ball.

Filipino contributions to volleyball

Spiking, setting the ball, and the three-hit limit.

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Types of stretches

Active movement of joints/muscles vs. holding a stretch at its limit.

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Six volleyball skills

Serve, Pass, Set, Spike, Block, and Dig.

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Physical fitness

Your capacity to efficiently perform physical tasks related to sports/activities.

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Sports that contributed to volleyball

Badminton, tennis, baseball, basketball, and handball.

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4 Body Compositions

Water, bone, muscle, and fat.

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Benefits of cardio exercise

Weight control, heart/lung strength, disease reduction, better sleep, stress reduction

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Study Notes

  • Volleyball was invented by William G Morgan, a physical education director at the YMCA in Massachusetts.
  • William G. Morgan created volleyball, so anyone could play regardless of age or physical ability.
  • Platform: Position arms to create a flat surface for the ball to bounce.
  • The Filipinos contributed the spike, three-hit limit, and setting to volleyball.
  • Dynamic stretching involves active movement which moves the joints and muscles.
  • Static stretching involves holding a stretch at its farthest point.
  • The six skills in volleyball: serve, pass, set, spike, block, and dig.
  • Physical fitness is the ability to perform physical tasks efficiently as it relates to a particular sport or other activities.

Stretches:

  • Sit and Reach
  • Hurdler
  • Butterfly
  • Shoulder
  • Neck Roll
  • Pike
  • Flamingo

Muscle Groups Targeted:

  • Shoulders, Arms, and Upper Back
  • Chest, Shoulders, and Arms
  • Shoulder and Triceps
  • Chest, Shoulders, and Upper Back
  • Upper and Lower Back, Hips, and Rib Cage
  • Hips and Groin
  • Hamstrings and Behind the Knees
  • Thighs (Quadriceps) and Knees
  • Lower Back and Hamstring Stretch
  • Calves

Benefits of Stretching:

  • Improved mobility
  • Enhanced athletic performance
  • Reduced risk of injury
  • Relieves stress and tension
  • Boosts mental clarity

Sports that contributed to volleyball:

  • Badminton: Original name was mintonette
  • Tennis: For the net
  • Baseball: 9 innings
  • Basketball: The ball
  • Handball: For the use of hands

Body Composition:

  • Water
  • Bone
  • Muscle
  • Fat

Benefits of Cardio Exercise:

  • Maintain or lose weight
  • Strengthen heart or lungs
  • Decrease heart disease
  • Improves sleep and mood
  • Reduces stress

MaCES PE Uniform:

  • Students should always wear the required MaCES PE uniform to class.

Vocabulary:

  • Effort: A serious attempt of hard physical or mental work.
  • Positive: Making the choice of being optimistic about situations, interactions, and yourself.
  • Respect: Care about others and follow school rules and show you care about people's feelings.
  • Teamwork: Working together cooperatively to achieve a goal.

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