Koehler's West Point Manual of Disciplinary Physical TrainingE.P. Dutton, 1919 - 195 страници |
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accenting all counts Arms to thrust Bend trunk backward Bend trunk forward Bend trunk sideward body Breathing Exercise cadence chest is elevated chest voice circle circumduct CISE coördination Count four develop DISCIPLINARY EXERCISES drill Eighth Exercise Eleventh Exercise EXER feet Field Physical Fifth Exercise Fourth Exercise front horizontal fully extended HALT Hands on hips head heels INHALE instructor left foot left three leg backward mass commands military move movement muscles palms perform moderately fast perform slowly perform smartly physical training PLACE players posi position of attention preparatory command Quick Raise arms Raise piece rear recover attention recover smartly recover starting position Rifle exercises right and left right foot Rise on toes Second Exercise SETTING-UP EXERCISES Seventh Exercise side horizontal side straddle position starting position four stretching arms sideward stretching arms upward Swing arms sideward Third Exercise three and four Thrust arms forward tion Twelfth Exercise ward West Point
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Страница 50 - Thus, in the trunk exercises the part about which the movement takes place is held fixed by the hands in the beginning until sufficient coordination has been developed and these parts can be controlled without the aid of the hands. The radius of the exercise is augmented by assuming certain horizontal or perpendicular positions with the arms. Finally, difficulty may be added by changing the radius of action from one plane to another or from one position to another in the same plane simultaneously...
Страница 158 - ... is based upon the theory that if an equal amount of exertion is required of all parts of the body the weaker ones will increase in strength much more rapidly than the stronger ones, thus constantly diminishing the difference between the two until the difference ceases to be marked or material. This is particularly true in the training of younger persons. When defects are of long standing, due to faulty posture, occupation, or the result of previous illness, special instruction may be necessary,...
Страница 161 - Stand with feet parallel and rise on the outer borders of the feet, without twisting the legs or bending the knees. (2) With feet parallel, walk on outer borders. (3) Stand with feet parallel, or slightly toed-in, and circumduct hips outward (twist legs), keeping knees straight and the great toes in contact with the round, heels raised, pressing ankle joints out.
Страница 14 - These commands are used in the repetition of an exercise and may be expressed in words or in numerals. In either case, however, they must not only be used to indicate rhythm or the cadence of an exercise, but they must also be indicative of the manner in which each movement of an exercise is performed. Through the proper use of these commands long explanations are avoided and instructors are able to place themselves in absolute accord with the men by conveying the " feel
Страница 172 - ... plane as that of other portions of the soldier's education. This training should be conducted out of doors, and in arranging programs for the outdoor period instructors should alternate the work with the setting-up exercises, gymnastic contests, and gymnastic games. 64. Group Contests and Games. Group contests and games in which a large number may be employed simultaneously and in which the attention and interest of all those participating must constantly be on the alert should always be given...
Страница 16 - ... command HALT is given in place of the last numeral. In order to prepare the men for this command all numerals spoken of in the final repetition should be spoken with a rising inflection. Thus: i.
Страница 51 - Terminology. In order to simplify the course as much as possible technical terms have been avoided and words in everyday use have been substituted, making it unnecessary for the men to memorize a lot of terms that mean nothing to them. Instructors should confine themselves to the terminology used in this course. If substitutions are made they should be along lines of simplification and not of involution.
Страница 132 - As the trained soldier i& constantly kept engaged in more or less strenuous military drills, and as he is also in such physical condition that he can indulge in the more strenuous and intensive forms of bodily activities with benefit to himself, the time devoted to this training may be reduced materially in his case. "58. Composition and Number of Lessons.
Страница ix - Setting-up exercises are the foundation upon which the entire course of training in the service is based. Their importance can not be overestimated, as by means of them alone it is possible to effect an all-around development impossible of attainment by any other method. They should therefore form a very important part of every drill. Marching in quick time and exercises calling into action the various parts of the body while marching tend to develop coordination, upon which to a great extent poise,...
Страница 32 - ... object of the position of attention, as standing on one leg, allowing the shoulders or the head to droop, or folding arms across the chest. 32. Formations. The following formation is recommended for the setting-up exercises, it being simpler and more compact than any other. It requires less time and can be applied with equal facility and promptness to any unit, as it requires no more time to form a, regiment than it does to form a squad. The unit to be drilled is formed in column, facing the...