(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of Physical Education

Body awareness gymnastics is a practice that aims at understanding the body and developing its motor and expressive capacity. Through conscious and precise movements, practitioners of this modality can improve their posture, balance, strength, and coordination. Considering the words of the teacher and researcher João Batista Freire ('Gymnastics is the art of wisely directing the harmonious development of the human body, both in terms of its static and dynamic structure...'), it can be affirmed that, for Freire, gymnastics goes beyond the physical aspect, also involving the cognitive and emotional dimension of the individual. Based on this perspective and knowledge about body awareness gymnastics, analyze the following excerpt from a choreography used in gymnastics classes: 'Standing, in a neutral position, inhale raising your arms above your head, joining the palms of your hands. As you exhale, bend your torso forward, keeping your spine elongated and your abdomen contracted, and slide your hands down your legs towards your feet. Inhale again and, as you exhale, extend your back and raise your torso, returning to the initial position.' Based on the execution of the described movements and the objective of body awareness gymnastics, what is the main function of the stage where the trunk flexion and sliding of the hands down the legs are performed?

Have you ever heard that dance can be considered a Historical Heritage? Research about a dance that is considered a historical heritage in our country. Describe the chosen dance, explain why it is considered a historical heritage, and how it contributes to physical activities and Brazilian culture.

In Physical Education class, 2nd grade students were challenged to practice a sport that requires precision and motor coordination. Using a lighter dart adapted to their age, they should throw it towards a target painted on the ground, trying to hit the center. The teacher noticed that many students were having difficulty adjusting the throwing force to hit the desired target, so he decided to teach a strategy. He explained that to hit the center of the target, it was necessary to consider the distance, the weight of the dart, and the thrower's strength. Taking these aspects into account, the teacher asked the students to calculate the ideal launch angle so that the dart would cover most of the distance in the air, staying close to the ground, thus avoiding significant deviation in its trajectory caused by gravitational force. As the students were learning about the effects of gravity and the influence of parabolic trajectory on throws, the teacher introduced the following question: 'If a student must throw the dart a distance of 5 meters, and considering that the dart will be thrown from a height that does not significantly affect its range, what should be the launch angle for the dart to hit the ground as close as possible to the target without surpassing it?'

Imagine that you are a detective and need to uncover a mystery about your own body. To solve this mystery, you must pay close attention to the signals your body sends when you move and play. Think about a game or activity that you really enjoy doing, and describe how your body moves during this play. Which parts of your body do you use the most? And what movements can you easily make? Now, thinking about this game, write about a superpower that you would like to have to further improve your ability to move and why this superpower would be important to you.