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smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #espechat this evening, my name is Seth Martin and I will be moderating our discussion on tension and alignment tonight.

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Who do we have joining us tonight? Where are you from? #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Kash Aleem from Katy, TX #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Welcome to the chat Kash! #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Judy from Annapolis MD checking in #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi Judy great to have you! #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Looking forward to getting all our thoughts and ideas aligned, HaHa #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

We will be using standard Q and A format with Q# and A# please be sure to include Q# and #espechat to your answers.

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Tonight we will be focusing on developing our understanding of Standard 2. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Are we ready for the topic of "Muscular Tension and Alignment in #physed " ? #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:08 PM EDT

We will spend about 5-7 minutes per subject then move to the next topic/question. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is Alignment? #espechat

SchleiderJustin Mar 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 The curriculum with the standards. #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 Alignment is the position that the body is set up in to aim at a target. #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 alignment in relation to the body or something else? #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

More specifically alignment in regards to your body. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1. @PEDL_K5 states-The arrangement or position of parts in a straight line or so they are in proper relative position #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Great explanation #espechat https://t.co/JEyUwv7ktH

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1. @PEDL_K5 states-The arrangement or position of parts in a straight line or so they are in proper relative position #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1. Aligment also contributes to our ability to balance, if out of alignment we usually tend toward falling,so apply to all skills #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Question 2 coming soon... #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: sometimes called stacking aligning the body to take advantage of it's structural strengths. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: How do we approach alignment in dance or tumbling lessons? Other types of lessons? #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy Proper approach and footwork also play a huge role in staying aligned. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: proper alignment also can prevent injury #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 posture and ability to squeeze muscles helps with alignment and balance. #espechat

SchleiderJustin Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 throwing. Step toward target elbow up etc. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@ChrisGrove_PE Agreed #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 Alignment in tumbling is easily spotted when Ss roll of the mat or to a certain side, esp in forward roll. Weaker in 1 arm. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: in a handstand alignment can create stability and improve balance. #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 tumbling- body parts are straight by squeezing tightly to muscles. Being loose can cause improper alignment and form #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 Using the lane markers helps with alignment on the bowling carpets. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Ok where else might alignment have an impact in performance? #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@ChrisGrove_PE pushing their hands down on the mat will help with form and avoid head touching the mat #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Could possibly add in symmetry and asymmetry affects on staying aligned or more tension. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

What activities do those coaching focus on body alignment? #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2. Striking with foot-Body aligned w/plant foot traveling forward to apply force to the ball #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Question 3 on its way #espechat

PE4Life_Spencer Mar 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@smartintahoe A2 Use @HudlTechnique 2 draw in the lines of the body alignment & where the goal is 2 be. #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@Physedmanrising I agree, that's the technique taught, but st they have bad habits and favor 1 arm. They reflect during vid pb. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@PE4Life_Spencer @HudlTechnique awesome yes!! #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q3: What is Muscular tension? #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Particularly in a #physed environment! #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3 Muscles remain semi-contracted for an extended period. #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

When a muscle is engaged and maintained in a contraction. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

What would muscular tension help create? Why would we use it? #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3. using opposing muscles to keep body part tight, contracted and aligned #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Increases muscular endurance. Being able to hold own body weight. Planks, wall sits, ect #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3; Muscular tension is contraction or semi contraction of muscles can create stability. #espechat

PE4Life_Spencer Mar 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 We use Jungle Gyms when talking about Muscular Endurance & Muscle Tension #espechat https://t.co/X7v6YYi3Y4

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Don't get tense, Question 4 coming #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy when would that be beneficial? #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Pike position in Diving as well as the entry hold tension through out the core #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q4: How do you approach muscular tension during a dance or tumbling lesson? In other types of lessons? #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Matt from So Cal Stopping in. We got some wet weather at baseball and had to cancel! #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps join in #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4. Static Balances require muscular tension #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

What moves use muscular tension? #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4 I should talk more about tension during tumbling. Focus more on it during my circuit training unit. #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Keeping core and/or other body parts still during gymn. is important. Legs in head stand/handstand for example. #espechat

PE4Life_Spencer Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4 Gymnastics Tripod or any other type of Static Balancing. Also Parallel Bar skills #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4 mindset, approach and relaxation #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Think Core too how can tension in you core be beneficial? #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4. Dance will use muscular tension in many of their expressive movements and poses #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@smartintahoe As @DeanKriellaars suggested, learning to center yourself to avoid injury. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@smartintahoe If you teach partner dance, core tension allows body to maintain upright position and the toes dont get stomped #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Question 5 almost here #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: in transitions in gymnastics tension and relaxation can help move from one thing to another such as balance to a roll. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q5: What are some activities you use when teaching tumbling and gymnastics that involve muscular tension? #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Yes, all transitions, even running requires you to keep tension in your core #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@smartintahoe A5) Tripod (3rd grade), Headstand/handstand (6-8). Also, elements 4 forward roll (3rd) and cartwheel/roundoff (6-8) #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy great point!!! #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A5. Log Roll requires Ss to tighten all through their core or rotation is not achieved #espechat

Physedmanrising Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A5 foward roll, handstands, partner balance activities, balance on beams, walking cans and candlestick #espechat

PE4Life_Spencer Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A5 Ss learn skills 4 Vaulting Horse, Balance Beam, & Parallel Bars #espechat https://t.co/Nwrm5EtMTK

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Judy is on a roll!! #espechat https://t.co/ApT4ZP7U18

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A5. Log Roll requires Ss to tighten all through their core or rotation is not achieved #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Where else do you involve muscular tension in #physed ? #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@Physedmanrising Partner balance activities, forgot about those... #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@PE4Life_Spencer Can you give us a couple examples #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Physedmanrising great point without muscular tension heads might meet and balances will fail!! #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5. How about Archery and the tension involved prior to release #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy Sometimes this is the skill my students have the worst alignment with. I always blamed it on the set up. #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy Stable bat before striking? #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5: think about loading prior to striking an object lots of tension involved! #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 The athletic stance/position requires tension in the legs, ready to react. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps Yes and dont forget about the tension necessary to maintain the grip on that bat! #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy great point for success tension and relaxation must be repeated many times! #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy Tension is needed for all implement activities too. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q6: What are some activities you use to teach alignment? How do you cue your students in regards to proper alignment? #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps Like Tennis, Hockey, Table Tennis and even Shuffle Board #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Tension in the back during activities that require posture. #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy Add Golf to that list (Putting, chipping, driving). #espechat Also when using implements w/ body: Volleyball serve. #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy Add Golf to that list (Putting, chipping, driving). #espechat Also when using implements w/ body: Volleyball serve. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5. here is an assessment from @PEDL_K5 for Muscular Tension #espechat https://t.co/lPA57TXsQ7

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps Awesome youre on a roll now, and that needs tension too #espechat

PE4Life_Spencer Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6 Various yoga poses w/partner feedback. Use My Daddy is a Pretzel #espechat https://t.co/BYD7QZhT5a

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@jpatc1 join us at the #espechat and you can back track through definitions. Both are in regards to muscular tension and alignment

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6 Any throw that requires accuracy and aiming. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Great example #espechat https://t.co/YNUlSMpZV2

PE4Life_Spencer Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6 Various yoga poses w/partner feedback. Use My Daddy is a Pretzel #espechat https://t.co/BYD7QZhT5a

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Judy is ahead of the game!! #espechat https://t.co/rdl7RJKtBv

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5. here is an assessment from @PEDL_K5 for Muscular Tension #espechat https://t.co/lPA57TXsQ7

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps @SchmidJudy I try to align w/ my golf game but my ball goes all over the place. All about timing up all my body parts. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@ChrisGrove_PE can you elaborate? #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@ChrisGrove_PE @SchmidJudy I have the issue of pulling my hands through too quick (baseball) & not squaring the club head to ball #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@ChrisGrove_PE @PhysEdApps Timing and aligning are probably the most important concepts in golf,besides becoming one with the ball #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@ChrisGrove_PE @PhysEdApps @SchmidJudy so is it a tension issue or allignment issue? #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q7: How do you assess muscular tension/ alignment? #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@smartintahoe With sideward preparation align shoulders & feet w/ base that you are throwing to in baseball. #espechat

ESEPhysEd Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

We use this exact example with our students! They are able to trade and share various poses #espechat #307Cards https://t.co/gm34TN2Usw

PE4Life_Spencer Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6 Various yoga poses w/partner feedback. Use My Daddy is a Pretzel #espechat https://t.co/BYD7QZhT5a

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps @ChrisGrove_PE @SchmidJudy so is tension involved there? #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@smartintahoe @ChrisGrove_PE @SchmidJudy For me, it's timing as I'm trying to hit too hard. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps @ChrisGrove_PE Shouolders are too far ahead and you end up pulling not striking #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps exact same thing here, my softball swing and golf swing always confuse themselves with 1 another. #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@smartintahoe A7) Backwards design. Use checklist created for assessment & check for competency. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@smartintahoe @ChrisGrove_PE @PhysEdApps Both They are both necessary and must be understood to perform well #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy @PhysEdApps @ChrisGrove_PE so its sounding like alignment and tension can effect many skills #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps any specific examples to alignment? or tension? #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A7. Try this assessment for alignment- Thanks to @HumanKineticsPE and @PEDL_K5 #espechat https://t.co/didKi4lMdr

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Kinder: Static balance for 1-5 body parts. Need to show "stillness" to prove balance. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing!! #espechat https://t.co/2VUdo6OPZ2

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A7. Try this assessment for alignment- Thanks to @HumanKineticsPE and @PEDL_K5 #espechat https://t.co/didKi4lMdr

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

. Alignment is a variable in my checklist when accuracy plays a role. More so in the vicinity, not pinpoint accuracy. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@PhysEdApps @smartintahoe Yes, and need to be aligned to balance Interesting how everything interacts, We teach it all #physed #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A7: how important are your movement cues when assessing these two topics? #espechat

PhysEdApps - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Time for dinner #espechat! Thanks for letting me join late this evening! Great job @smartintahoe for moderating!

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Many Cues will help Ss understand the tension/extension phases of a movement #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A7 Stepping straight toward the target with the correct foot is very important. When they don't, every other body part must adjust #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us this evening, you can review materials at https://t.co/WyCTJtEFKz #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Hope we eased some tension and we all feel aligned with how we define the two things. #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@smartintahoe Seth, Thank you for moderating tonight you did and awesome job with an interesting topic #espechat

ChrisGrove_PE Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks for getting me thinking about some common language that I need to use more often since it transfers to so many activities. #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@SchmidJudy Thanks Judy for your great answers!! #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Please join us next week for "Strategies and Tactics in #physed " #espechat

smartintahoe Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@ChrisGrove_PE great job!! #espechat

SchmidJudy Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Common Language is one of the missions of the #espechat this semester, We have a great #PLN lets all keep learning