Non contact game
Non-contact sports are games where players do not physically touch opponents during play. These sports focus on skills, speed, and accuracy rather than strength or physical collisions.
Examples of Non-Contact Sports
- Athletics (Running, Jumping)
- Swimming
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball (modified as non-contact)
- Gymnastics
Athletics (Track and Field Events)
- Track Events:
- Sprint races (100m, 200m)
- Middle-distance (400m, 800m)
- Relay races (4×100m)
- Field Events:
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Shot Pu
Basic Skills for Athletics (Track and Field Events)
- Proper starting stance
- Arm and leg coordination
- Breathing techniques (for long races)
Rules for Athletics (Track and Field Events)
- No false starts (disqualification after 1 false start)
- Stay in your lane (for sprint races)
- Jump/throw within marked areas
Equipment for Track and Field Events
- Running spikes
- Starting blocks
- Baton (for relays)
- Measuring tape (for jumps)
SWIMMING
Swimming can be define as propelling oneself through water using arms and legs.
Types of Swimming Strokes
- Freestyle
- Breaststroke
- Backstroke
- Butterfly
Basic Skills in Swimming
- Proper breathing technique
- Arm and leg coordination
- Floating
Rules in Swimming
- Start with a dive (except backstroke)
- Stay in assigned lane
- Touch the wall at turns
Swimming equipment
- Swimwear
- Goggles
- Swim cap
Racket Sports (Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis)
|
Sport |
Court Size |
Scoring |
Key Rules |
| 1 |
Badminton |
13.4m × 6.1m |
21 points |
Serve diagonally; shuttle must land in bounds |
| 2 |
Tennis |
23.8m × 11m |
15-30-40-game |
Ball must bounce once per side |
| 3 |
Table Tennis |
2.7m × 1.5m |
11 points |
Serve must bounce on both sides |
Common Skills
- Hand-eye coordination
- Footwork
- Serving techniques
Safety Measures
- Warm-up before any activity
- Use proper footwear (e.g., running shoes for athletics)
- Follow pool rules for swimming (no running, no diving in shallow ends)
- Check equipment condition (e.g., racket strings, tennis balls)
GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics is a sport combining strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through systematic exercises.
Types of Gymnastics
- Artistic: Apparatus routines (most common in schools).
- Rhythmic: Dance + ribbon/hoop manipulation.
- Trampoline: Acrobatics on springed beds.
- Aerobic: Music-based endurance routines.
- Acrobatic: Partner lifts and balances.
Key Apparatus & Events for Gymnastics
- Floor Exercise: 12m×12m padded mat for tumbling/dance routines.
- Vault: Springboard and vaulting table for aerial maneuvers.
- Balance Beam: 10cm-wide, 5m-long beam for precision routines.
- Parallel Bars: Two horizontal bars for swinging/balancing (men's event).
- Uneven Bars: Two staggered bars for women's dynamic routines.
Fundamental Skills
- Rolls: Forward roll, backward roll
- Balances: Handstand, headstand
- Rotations: Cartwheel, round-off
- Advanced: Back handspring, aerial walkover
Safety Measures in Gymnastics
- Always warm up for 15-20 minutes.
- Use spotters for new skills.
- Inspect mats/apparatus before use.
- Wear fitted clothing without zippers.
- Progress from simple to complex moves.
Benefits of Gymnastics
- Physical: Builds muscle strength and bone density
- Mental: Enhances focus and discipline
- Social: Promotes teamwork in group routines
Common Injuries & Prevention
- Sprains: Prevent with proper landing practice
- Fractures: Avoid by using crash mats
- Strains: Warm-up/stretching prevents this
