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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Methoden der Bewegungsprävention

English translation:

Exercise methods for health promotion

Added to glossary by Peter Zauner
Nov 14, 2011 02:20
12 yrs ago
German term

Methoden der Bewegungsprävention

German to English Social Sciences Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs Sports and Fitness Training
All,
this is from a final exam certificate of a university-level course

In a list of subjects covered by the course appears the heading “Lernbereich 3 - Methoden der Bewegungsprävention“

Subjects listed under that heading are:
- Aerobics / Coordiantion
- Active early morning awakening
- Aqua gymnastics
- Moevement Games / Curcuit Training
- Differentiated Strength Training
- Equipment Training
- Cardiovascular Training - Running
- Cardiovascular Training - Bicycling
- Mobilsation / Strechting
- Nordic Walking
- Personal Training
- Summer Sports
- Qi Gong
- Motoractivity Tests
- Stress Management
- Schwimming Styles
- Spinal Gymnastics / Functional Gymnastics
- Yoga

Intended usage: Australia

Thank you
Proposed translations (English)
3 -1 Exercise methods for health promotion
4 +2 Methods of preventative exercise
2 +1 Injury prevention methods
4 -1 Methods of movement prevention
3 -1 methods of exercise prevention
3 -1 exercise promotion methods

Discussion

Peter Zauner (asker) Nov 20, 2011:
thanks to all ... contributors. I like a healthy (!) discussion here.
Yes, the term sounds bizarre at first and from the variety of entries we can see that there is no direct English equivalent to the German term.
All in all I like Ramey's entry best so it goes to him.
Ramey Rieger (X) Nov 14, 2011:
Greeting Gangels! Well, the list is quite long and comprehensive, so a general term for all of these activities would be "exercises", don't you think? Sports would only apply to some.
gangels (X) Nov 14, 2011:
Has to do only indirectly with exercise In the context, exercise prevention doesn't really make sense. Bewegung is motion rather than exercise (Körperübung). I think they mean how to hold a rigid posture, e.g. in yoga, so I would say "methods of maintaining a rigid posture" (without wobbles) or "methods to remain perfectly still"
Willem Wunderink Nov 14, 2011:
@Ramey Thanks, sport! ;-)

Nice that we can conclude and help Peter out: now he can go to bed with peace of mind.....

Same to you!
(And I really should get back to work now!! Monday....)
Ramey Rieger (X) Nov 14, 2011:
@Willem Yes, that could work. So now it's up to Peter! Have a sporty week!
Willem Wunderink Nov 14, 2011:
@Ramey -Methods of preventive exercise Ramey, I know, but our communication is way beyond that point!

In reaction to your justified comments I suggested to look for terminology that does right to the meaning and still is correct and understandable in English, and came up with:

Methods of preventive exercise

Unfortunately I am not able to amend my first input/answer.
Ramey Rieger (X) Nov 14, 2011:
Hello Willem! Yes, the diagnostic aspect is not in my suggestion, but "movement prevention" just isn't English, the comic effect is stunning, though!
Willem Wunderink Nov 14, 2011:
@Ramey Hi Ramey, if you follow the links in my answer box, you will see that the term really has a very particular significance in Germany, and the package contains various exercises and sports with preventive objectives.
These objectives range from preventing injuries and compensation for poor ergonomic work situations, to the early detection of motor skill abnormalities of children.
So please have a closer look, I really think that the descriptive translation that I gave in second instance, is the correct one: Methods of preventive exercise
Ramey Rieger (X) Nov 14, 2011:
So, I'll give it a run around the track!
J Fox Nov 14, 2011:
promotion @Ramey I like the health promotion idea too - exercise for health promotion
Ramey Rieger (X) Nov 14, 2011:
@Jayne Greetings! Yes, your answer comes closer, but this is still not the primary function of sport, is it? I believe we sometimes must state what the term to translate actually means in order to get the point across.
J Fox Nov 14, 2011:
yes I like methods of preventive exercise too - see below
Willem Wunderink Nov 14, 2011:
Suggestion: Methods of preventive exercise It does not have an equivalent in other languages, but I must agree: the literal translation does not give a clear meaning. I suggest that we look at another description, as close to the original as possible, but reflecting the meaning clearly.

The best I can think of is this:

Methods of preventive exercise
Ramey Rieger (X) Nov 14, 2011:
Hello again Peter The term in itself is somewhat bizarre, I thank you for the laughs on a Monday morning! Since this is all about sports methods and health - and not prevention of the same - why don't you call the spade, a spade? "Sports methods to promote/promoting health"? Or suchlike.

Proposed translations

-1
6 hrs
Selected

Exercise methods for health promotion

see my discussion entries

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OR
Exercise methods to promote physical fitness

I haven't found anything snappier, although that's not required here.
Peer comment(s):
disagree Willem Wunderink : Sorry, no promotion but prevention by excercise. See my 'Answer' box for examples.
14 mins
Literally, yes. But just WHAT are you trying to prevent? Then the list gets longer and longer.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks, Ramey"
-1
3 hrs

methods of exercise prevention

ein Vorschlag, gefällt mir besser wie movement
Peer comment(s):
disagree Ramey Rieger (X) : My apologies for the red mark, but preventing exercise in a sports course?
55 mins
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+1
13 mins

Injury prevention methods

I'm not sure about this one, but found a website that might be relevant:

One of the successful projects is the Würzburg SB DJK Centre for Adventure Sports and Injury Prevention “Zentrum für Erlebnissport und Bewegungsprävention” (ZEB).



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preventive exercise might be another option:

The Preventive Exercise Program in the Clinical Exercise Research Center provides a variety of services that address both health and performance.

http://www.sph.sc.edu/exsc/pep/

I see preventive exercise as being used in the same sense as preventive medicine.
Reference:

http://www.playground-landscape.com/en/article/view/14.html

Peer comment(s):
agree Steffen Walter
6 hrs
Thank you Steffen
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-1
1 hr

Methods of movement prevention

It concerns a broad spectrum of preventive movement activities, some quotes:
-Im Bereich der Bewegungsprävention können sie beispielsweise zwischen Wassergymnastik, Rücken-Fit beziehungsweise Wirbelsäulengymnastik, Pilates, Nordic Walking, Tanz und Gerätetraining auswählen.
-Alle Bevölkerungsschichten zu einer altersentsprechenden adäquaten Sportausübung zu veranlassen und damit im Sinne der Bewegungsprävention tätig zu sein.
-Bewegungsprävention für Kinder zur Früherkennung und Behandlung von motorischen Defiziten

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It does not have an equivalent in other languages, but I must agree: the literal translation does not give a clear meaning. I suggest that we look at another description, as close to the original as possible, but reflecting the meaning clearly.

The best I can think of is this:

Methods of preventive exercise
Reference:

http://www.meine-vitalitaet.de/bewegung/gut-zu-wissen/fuer-aktive/praevention-foerderung-durch-die-krankenkasse.html

http://www.weitlingkiez-lichtenberg.de/index.php?option=com_contxtd&task=view&contact_id=55&Itemid=38

Peer comment(s):
neutral philgoddard : What does this mean?
2 hrs
Hm, you're right: please see my comment
disagree Ramey Rieger (X) : Sorry, but just think about it - how to prevent movement?
3 hrs
You're right too: please see my comment
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-1
6 hrs

exercise promotion methods

exercise promotion,
....defined as facilitation of regular physical exercise to maintain or advance to a higher level of fitness and health
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/exercise pro...
Peer comment(s):
disagree Willem Wunderink : Sorry, no promotion but prevention by excercise
36 mins
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+2
7 hrs

Methods of preventative exercise

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Preventative Exercise Program for the Desk Worker
http://www.performanceptri.com/_fileCabinet/office.pdf

Preventative Exercise Class
https://lccsecure.lancashire.gov.uk/ACS/findExtOrg/wellbeing...

The Corrective Exercise service can be used as a ‘preventative exercise’ programme that can prevent mild postural problems from becoming more pronounced
http://www.woodlandsfitnesscentre.co.uk/read-what-gps-think-...


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I think I would actually use means instead of methods
Peer comment(s):
agree Willem Wunderink : Thanks for releasing us here Wendy!
4 hrs
My pleasure, Willem.
agree Eleanore Strauss : in a larger sense, this would be injury-preventing exercise
5 hrs
Maybe, but I think its also about maintaining fitness
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