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1
Q

What are the Physical skills?

A
Alignment
Balance
Coordination
Control
Extension
Flexibility
Isolation
Mobility
Posture
Stamina
Strength
2
Q

What is the definition of Alignment?

A

Correct placements of body parts in relation to each other.

3
Q

What is the definition of Balance?

A

A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.

4
Q

What is the definition of Control?

A

The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently.

5
Q

What is the definition of Coordination?

A

The efficient combination of body parts.

6
Q

What is the definition of Extension?

A

Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.

7
Q

What is the definition of Flexibility?

A

The range of movement in joints.

8
Q

What is the definition of Isolation?

A

An independent movement of part of the body.

9
Q

What is the definition of Mobility?

A

The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.

10
Q

What is the definition of Posture?

A

The way the body is held.

11
Q

What is the definition of Stamina?

A

Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.

12
Q

What is the definition of Strength?

A

Muscular power.

13
Q

What exercises can be used to improve alignment?

A

Brushes or tendus

14
Q

What exercises can be used to improve balance?

A

Plies and rises

15
Q

What exercises can be used to improve control?

A

Sit ups

16
Q

What exercises can be used to improve flexibility?

A

Bend down and touch toes

17
Q

What exercises can be used to improve strength?

A

Plank

18
Q

What exercises can be used to improve stamina?

A

Running