Preparation Phase

To generate maximum force I need to contact as many segments as possible. I know I am contracting segments in my preparation phase because my knees are bending, the more segments I use the more force I put into my shot. I know I am following the principle of sequencing because I am contracting my lower muscles, I can see I am contracting my lower body muscles because my knees are bending.

In the preparation phase I am contracting my lower body muscles. This means that I am using my Hips, Knees and Ankle joints in this phase.The first joint I'm using is my Hip joint. My hip joint is classified as a Ball and Socket joint, I can see that I'm flexing my Hip joint because I'm in a stance. My agonist muscle is my Quadriceps. My antagonist muscle is my Gluteus Maximus. My second joint I'm contracting is my knee joint. My knee joint is classified as a Hinge joint, I can see from my picture that my knees are bent therefore my knees are flexed. The agonist muscle is my hamstrings. The antagonist muscle is my Quadriceps. My Last joint I'm contracting is my ankle joint. My ankle joint is classified as a Hinge joint, I can see that my ankle is facing down which means that my ankles are Dorsiflexion. The agonist muscle is my Tibialis Anterior. The antagonist muscle is my Gastrocnemius. The differences between myself and the ideal athlete is I am leaning a bit forward and my legs are more flexed.

In the preparation phase I am using Newton's laws. The Newton's laws that I am using in this phase is his 1st law. Newton's 1st Law states a body continues in its state of rest or uniform motion unless an unbalanced force acts upon it. I am using newton's first law in my lower body by flexing my knees this means I am creating force to shoot the ball.

In the preparation phase balance and is important when performing a sporting movement. Line of gravity is defined as the vertical line that passes the centre of gravity to the ground e.g To be stable the line of gravity must fall within our base of support. Base of support is defined as the area that is in contact with the ground e.g The larger the contact area with the ground the greater the stability. My line of gravity is located. I can see I have base of support because my legs are shoulder width apart and both of my feet are on the ground, Therefore I am stable which allows my body to produce enough force in the preparation phase. The differences/Similarities I can see in my balance and stability compared to the ideal, we are both flexing our knees and both our feet are on the ground.

Log Six: Multi Sports

Yesterday during Multi sports, I demonstrated the interpersonal skill Solving problems.

I demonstrated this interpersonal skill by calming down a couple of our teammates and
telling the coach to do the right thing. For example: Monu wasn’t really playing
the game fairly, He was just choosing sides so I told him to play the game fairly even
though he was on our side, I said “Play the game fairly, cause if you really were
on the other team and we cheated what would be going through your head?
What would you feel?” and that made him think twice.

This had a positive impact on my team not because we won fairly after I talked to him,
but because I couldn’t hear anyone arguing and we all enjoyed ourselves in the end.

Log Five: Dodgeball

Last week Friday during the game dodge ball, I demonstrated the interpersonal skill solving problems.

I demonstrated this interpersonal skill by trying to find a way to protect the doctor from the golden ball. I came up with a plan that involved me protecting Monu from the yellow ball.

For example: Monu had to use me as a shield to save Waikura, So what I did was I jumped in front of him and protected him from the yellow ball.

This had a positive impact because I protected him from the yellow ball and the team gained trust in me because of what I did.

Log Four: Kickball

Last week Thursday during the game Kickball, I demonstrated the interpersonal skill

Solving problems.

I demonstrated this interpersonal skill by coming in as a group and telling them what to do when they kick the ball, also telling them how to kick the ball. For example: We let the fast people go first just to get points, and we told the rest of them to follow our plan.( Kick the ball soft and Run to the first base but if you have the chance to run to the second base then run but try not to get hit by the ball.)

This had a positive impact on us because we know what to do when we play the game again, also because we worked as a team( We also gained trust in each other, we followed our plan)

Log Three: Obstacle Course

Last week Thursday during the Obstacle course,   I demonstrated the interpersonal skill effective communication.

I demonstrated this interpersonal skill by making sure that My teammate knew her directions and making sure that she’ll follow my voice and no one else's. For example: when my partner was walking near an item(Mat) I told her to Stop and step over it.

This had a positive impact on it because my partner got through the obstacle course without tripping or hurting herself or anyone else and because she gained trust in me.

Log Two: Basketball

Last week Friday during the game Basketball , I demonstrated the interpersonal skill Including others.

I demonstrated this interpersonal skill by making sure that some of our teammates were  included. For example: I was talking to everyone and telling them to share the ball around so we all could get a turn and to communicate with each other instead of keeping the ball to themselves, also by having a group talk about what we should do the next time when jump back on the court.

This had a positive impact on my team because I included everyone and it made them feel part of a team and they enjoyed it.

Log One: Island Ball

Three Weeks ago during the game Island Ball, I demonstrated the interpersonal skill effective communication.

I demonstrated this interpersonal skill by making sure that my teammates knew what the rules were. For example: I made sure they understood the rules by asking them if they knew what was going on and if they don’t know ill would help them out,  by explaining the game properly.

This had a positive impact on my team because everyone knew the rules and it helped my team defend the island.