Physical exam by phone nearing possibility By Lauran Neergaard THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — It’s not a “Star Trek” tricorder‚ but by hooking a variety of gadgets onto a smartphone you could almost get a complete physical — without the paper gown or even a visit to the doctor’s office. Blood pressure? Just plug the arm cuff into the phone for a quick reading. Heart OK? Put your fingers in the right spot‚ and the squiggly rhythm of an EKG appears on the phone’s screen. Plug in a few
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Describe the physical changes adolescents‚ boys and girls experience during this stage of life.During this chapter of life many physical changes occur. Children begin to grow several inches as they begin to change and transform into young adults. A very significant change in height and weight for both boys and girls takes place. Girls average height increases around this time approximately 3.5 inches each year‚ while boys on average around 4.1 inches every year. As we all know both sexes pass through
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Physical distribution is a term used to describe the methods and means by which a product or a group of products are physically transferred‚ or distributed‚ from their point of production to the point at which they are made available to the final customer.(Rushton at el 2010) In other words is the set of activities concerned with efficient movement of finished goods from the end of the production operation to the consumer. Physical distribution takes place within numerous wholesaling and retailing
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1. Choose a Career Note - refer to our lecture notes from Friday January 13th in Week 1 for a list of possible careers in the Health‚ Wellness‚ Fitness or Sport Industries. Answer: I want to become a recreational therapist. 2. Demographics – What size of market will you be looking for work? Is it a Level 1‚ Level 2‚ Level 3 or Level 4 market? Explain why you chose this market size to look for work. (give 2 reasons) Answer: I will be looking for a smaller of market. It is a
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1. History and meaning of Physical Education. History of Physical Education The Spartans and Athenians were the first to have a type of physical education. Though very different‚ both systems served the people and supplied their needs. The Spartan system was similar to dictatorship‚ a form of government. At the age of seven‚ boys were taken to learn basic military skills while living in barracks. When they reached the age of fourteen‚ they began learning group fighting tactics which would allow
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such as ice-cream‚ candies‚ bubble gums‚ soft drinks… Usually‚ Mum only gave us the food which was badly packed or nearly expired. But we were lucky sometimes since we could taste the newly released snacks. It’s awesome! I become an unpaid shop assistant in the store when I was eight. Mum required my brother and me to watch the store for her by turns. One Sunday morning‚ it was my turn to watch the store. I was doing my homework while keeping the store. Soon I heard someone was hawking outside
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Physical fitness is related to the optimal physiological conditions of the body‚ which involves performance of the heart‚ lungs‚ and muscles. Many connect physical fitness with the maintenance and improvement of their physical appearance. However‚ what we do with our bodies also affects what we can do with our minds. Physical fitness can improve not only body health but also mental health. Physical exercises improves muscle and strength but also strengthen bones and reduce body fat. Regular physical
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Physical education In most educational systems‚ physical education (PE)‚ (also called physical training (PT) or gym)‚ is a course which utilizes a play or movement exploration setting for the transmission of physical knowledge and skills to an individual or a group‚ the application of these skills‚ and their results. It also can refer to any intramural or extracurricular sportor physical activity students take part of through their school system. It should be noted that unlike other curricula‚ a
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DECCE-TEP11 Introduction This essay elucidates about the observation and interpretation of Mary’s physical and cognitive development. Mary‚ who is 5 years of age‚ has a flamboyant personality. She is jovial and ebullient by nature. An active girl who adores sports education as well. In consideration to Mary’s mix parentage background‚ she speaks eloquently with good intonation and enunciation. Physical Development- Gross Motor Skills This observation particularly elucidates about Mary’s development
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addresses the importance of people’s psychological and emotional well-being‚ as well as their physical needs. This field requires sensitivity‚ understanding‚ compassion‚ and patience‚ all characteristics I possess. It is a career that contributes much to society and brings great self-fulfillment. Numerous hours of observation in a variety of settings confirmed my desire to be an occupational therapist. I observed in skilled nursing
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