Problems in the Precision of Sport-Related Terminology in German Language with Comparison to English
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Dec 27, 2019
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Movements exercises and techniques Sport sport forms and fitness trends Institutions Sports equipment
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In response to the ever-increasing importance of sports and exercise in modern life, this article attempts to study if sport-related terminology in the German language is always precise and adequate when compared to its equivalent in the English language. The findings show there are still many terms about sports and exercise with problems in their accuracy. They are frequently used, but fail to express precisely the intended meaning.
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Makarenko, L. P. (1978). Schwimmtechnik [Swimming technique] (1st edition). Berlin: Sportverlag.
Milner, C. E. (2008). Functional anatomy for sport and exercise: Quick reference. Abingdon; New York: Routledge.
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Rothert, H. (1975). Schülersport: Ringen [School pupils' sports: Wrestling] (2nd edition). Berlin: Sportverlag.
Samstag, S. (2008). “Mentales training – Für und wider bei ästhetisch-kompositorischen sportarten” [“Mental training – Pros and cons with aesthetic-compositional D\disciplines”]. Diplomarbeit Universität Wien, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2016 from https://othes.univie.ac.at/2711/ .
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Tsatsouline, P. (2013). Kettlebell simple&sinister. Reno/NV: Strong First. Kindle file.
Ungerer, D. (1977). “Zur theorie des sensomotorischen lernens” [“About the theory of sensorimotor learning”] (3rd edition). Beiträge zur lehre und forschung im sport. Band 36. Schorndorf: Verlag Karl Hofmann.
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Wade, P. “Coach” (2015). Explosive calisthenics. Little Canada/MN: Dragon Door Publications. Kindle file.
Weineck, J. (1986). Sportanatomie [Sports anatomy] (4th edition). Erlangen: perimed Fachbuchverlagsgesellschaft.
Zinke, E. & Arnold, K. (1980). Schülersport: Gerätturnen für mädchen [School pupil's sports: Apparatus gymnastics for girls] (2nd edition). Berlin: Sportverlag.