Sport games: An analysis of representation

Abstract

The game of handball is a fast and physically demanding team sport in which natural moves and basic skills such as running,jumping and throwing are combined with speed, power, coordination and endurance. All major joints of the body (ankles,knees, elbows and wrists) are constantly being used during the game to successfully execute a wide range of individual and team actions that are performed with various types of effort (maximal effort, sub-maximal, medium alternated with very short break moments).Handball is a relatively new and young sport. There are people who argue that the game has its origins in Germany, but some other countries had games which were very similar to handball. Countries such as Denmark, Germany and Sweden are considered as the handball pioneers of modern times. Even today, these countries are amongst some of the powerful nations in European and world handball, alongside Russia, France, Norway, Hungary, Romania, Spain and Korea.The technique of the handball game comprises a variety of specific motor actions necessary to accomplish attacking and defensive tasks. The technique is closely connected to tactical aspects while physical qualities underpin the execution of technical elements. All these components of training condition each other; however, the technique is the main factor of the game.

Keywords: Sports game; handball; social representations.