(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Hard of Physical Education

Did you know that many games and activities we love have origins in the cultures of indigenous and African peoples? These games are very important because they helped shape the culture of our country, Brazil. By observing the games you enjoy playing the most at school or at home, and thinking about what we have learned from indigenous and African cultures, how do you think these games may have come from these peoples and contributed to our society? Share your thoughts and give an example of how a game could have this origin.

Football, considered a national passion sport in Brazil, is widely used as a means of social interaction and also in the political sphere. Furthermore, it is essential to know the rules and positions for a better understanding and practice of this sport. Therefore, what are the four basic positions of football players on the field?

Volleyball, created in the late 19th century by William G. Morgan in the United States, quickly spread around the world, becoming one of the most popular sports in terms of participation and spectators. With its complex strategies, varied game dynamics, and demand for specific physical and technical skills, volleyball is a sport rich in details. In a volleyball match, reading the game is fundamental to anticipate and react to opponents' actions, and the players' positions on the court play a crucial role in this aspect. Consider a situation where a team is devising its game strategy to overcome a notoriously strong opponent in blocking. The coach, knowing well the capabilities of his athletes, decides to position the middle blocker, who has good blocking ability, in a position that historically offers a tactical advantage in direct confrontation with the opposing opposite hitter, who accelerates his jumping ability. Analyzing the interaction between the laws of physics and the biomechanics of the human body, determine the ideal position of the middle blocker in relation to the net at the moment when the opposing attacker is most likely to touch the ball to overcome the block, considering that both players are in ideal conditions to execute their actions and disregarding any effects of wind or other external variables.

As a sports scientist, you are tasked with creating a new game that combines elements of net sports like volleyball and wall sports like climbing. Describe how this game would be, including the basic rules, how players can score points, what is needed to play, and the importance of each element (net, ball, wall, safety equipment) for the game to function. Also explain what the ultimate goal of the game is and how players can work together as a team to achieve it.