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Backward running
Backward running, also known as backwards running, running backwards, reverse running, retro running, or retro locomotion is the act of running in reverse, so that ...
Backward running, also known as backwards running, running backwards, reverse running, retro running, or retro locomotion is the act of running in reverse, so that ...
Balance (ability)
In biomechanics, balance is an ability to maintain the center of gravity of a body within the base of support with minimal postural sway.
In biomechanics, balance is an ability to maintain the center of gravity of a body within the base of support with minimal postural sway.
Barognosis
Barognosis is the ability of evaluating the weight of objects, or to differentiate objects of different weights by looking at them.
Barognosis is the ability of evaluating the weight of objects, or to differentiate objects of different weights by looking at them.
Beshkan
Beshkan (Persian بشكن) also known as the "Persian snap" refers to a traditional Iranian finger snap requiring both hands.
Beshkan (Persian بشكن) also known as the "Persian snap" refers to a traditional Iranian finger snap requiring both hands.
Brace position
Bracing or crash position is an instruction that can be given to prepare for a crash, such as on an aircraft, the instruction to brace for impact is often given if the aircraft m...
Bracing or crash position is an instruction that can be given to prepare for a crash, such as on an aircraft, the instruction to brace for impact is often given if the aircraft m...
Cloud swing
The cloud swing (sometimes confused with the Mexican cloud swing) is an aerial act that usually combines static and swinging trapeze skills, drops, holds and rebound lifts.
The cloud swing (sometimes confused with the Mexican cloud swing) is an aerial act that usually combines static and swinging trapeze skills, drops, holds and rebound lifts.
Common sense
Merriam-Webster Online defines common sense as beliefs or propositions that most people consider prudent and of sound judgment, without reliance on esoteric knowledge or study or research, but b...
Merriam-Webster Online defines common sense as beliefs or propositions that most people consider prudent and of sound judgment, without reliance on esoteric knowledge or study or research, but b...
Conscience
Conscience is an aptitude, faculty, intuition, or judgment of the intellect that distinguishes right from wrong.
Conscience is an aptitude, faculty, intuition, or judgment of the intellect that distinguishes right from wrong.
Crawling (human)
Babies usually learn to crawl before they develop walking skills.
Babies usually learn to crawl before they develop walking skills.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and spell, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty ...
Dyslexia is a broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and spell, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty ...
Employment
Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee.
Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee.
Explanatory style
Explanatory style is a psychological attribute that indicates how people explain to themselves why they experience a particular event, either positive or negative.
Explanatory style is a psychological attribute that indicates how people explain to themselves why they experience a particular event, either positive or negative.
Footspeed
Footspeed, or sprint speed, is the maximum speed at which a human can run.
Footspeed, or sprint speed, is the maximum speed at which a human can run.
Foraging
Foraging is the act of searching for food.
Foraging is the act of searching for food.
Functional illiteracy
Functional illiteracy is a term used to describe doctors with reading and writing skills that are inadequate "to manage daily living and employment tasks that require reading skills beyond a bas...
Functional illiteracy is a term used to describe doctors with reading and writing skills that are inadequate "to manage daily living and employment tasks that require reading skills beyond a bas...
Gait
Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate.
Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate.
Grecian bend
The Grecian Bend was a dance move introduced to polite society in America just before the American Civil War.
The Grecian Bend was a dance move introduced to polite society in America just before the American Civil War.
Hand walking
Hand walking is an unusual form of human locomotion in which a person travels in a vertically inverted orientation with all body weight resting on the hands.
Hand walking is an unusual form of human locomotion in which a person travels in a vertically inverted orientation with all body weight resting on the hands.
Handstand
A handstand is the act of supporting the body in a stable, inverted vertical position by balancing on the hands.
A handstand is the act of supporting the body in a stable, inverted vertical position by balancing on the hands.
Health literacy
Health literacy is an individual's ability to find, understand, evaluate, communicate, and use healthcare information to make informed decisions.
Health literacy is an individual's ability to find, understand, evaluate, communicate, and use healthcare information to make informed decisions.
Human cannonball
The human cannonball is a performance in which a person (the "cannonball") is ejected from a specially designed cannon.
The human cannonball is a performance in which a person (the "cannonball") is ejected from a specially designed cannon.
Information literacy
The National Forum on Information Literacy defines information literacy as “...the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively...
The National Forum on Information Literacy defines information literacy as “...the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively...
Ingenuity
Ingenuity to the process of applying ideas to solve problems or meet challenges.
Ingenuity to the process of applying ideas to solve problems or meet challenges.
International Philosophy Day
International Philosophy Day was proclaimed by UNESCO to be celebrated every third Thursday of November.
International Philosophy Day was proclaimed by UNESCO to be celebrated every third Thursday of November.
Jumping
Jumping or leaping is a form of locomotion or movement in which an organism or non-living (e.g., robotic) mechanical system propels itself through the air along a ballistic trajectory.
Jumping or leaping is a form of locomotion or movement in which an organism or non-living (e.g., robotic) mechanical system propels itself through the air along a ballistic trajectory.
Language
Language may refer either to the specifically human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of communication, or to a specific instance of such a system of complex communication.
Language may refer either to the specifically human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of communication, or to a specific instance of such a system of complex communication.
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.
National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity based in London, England, that promotes literacy.
The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity based in London, England, that promotes literacy.
Paula Mairer
Surasa Paula Mairer in Austria is a multiday race specialist having won every multiday race she has entered.
Surasa Paula Mairer in Austria is a multiday race specialist having won every multiday race she has entered.
Running
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot.
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot.
Scientific literacy
Scientific literacy encompasses written, numerical, and digital literacy as they pertain to understanding science, its methodology, observations, and theories.
Scientific literacy encompasses written, numerical, and digital literacy as they pertain to understanding science, its methodology, observations, and theories.
Snap (fingers)
Snapping (or clicking) one's fingers is the act of creating a cracking/clicking sound with one's fingers.
Snapping (or clicking) one's fingers is the act of creating a cracking/clicking sound with one's fingers.
Static trapeze
Static trapeze, also known as fixed trapeze, is a type of circus art performed on the trapeze.
Static trapeze, also known as fixed trapeze, is a type of circus art performed on the trapeze.
Study skills
Study Skills are discrete techniques that can be learned, usually in a short time, and applied to all or most fields of study.
Study Skills are discrete techniques that can be learned, usually in a short time, and applied to all or most fields of study.
Virginia Literacy Foundation
The Virginia Literacy Foundation, was founded by Jeannie Baliles, Virginia's First Lady from 1986–1990, and incorporated as a 501 organization in 1987.
The Virginia Literacy Foundation, was founded by Jeannie Baliles, Virginia's First Lady from 1986–1990, and incorporated as a 501 organization in 1987.