Major Bones
What is the largest bone in the human body.
Femur
This muscle is located at the front of your upper arm and helps with bending the elbow.
Bicep
Bones store this mineral, which helps keep them strong.
Calcium
What is Kotahitanga?
Kotahitanga is a Māori value that represents this important concept in sports and teamwork.
Kī-o-Rahi is a traditional Māori sport that involves how many players on the field?
7 per team = 14 total
This bone protects the brain.
Skull
These muscles are found at the front of your thigh.
Quadriceps
The two types of bone tissue are compact bone and this.
Spongy bone
In a sports team, kotahitanga helps build strong relationships between who?
Teammates, coach, supporters
The main playing area in Kī-o-Rahi is a circular field divided into how many zones?
4 zones.
Pawero, Te Roto, Te Ao and Te Marama
These bones make up the spine.
Vertabrae
What is the scientfic name for the calf muscles that helps you stand on your toes.
Gastrocnemius
The area where two or more bones meet.
Joint
This leadership role in a team is responsible for promoting kotahitanga by motivating and supporting others. What would this leadership role be?
Captain
Kī-o-Rahi was historically played on what surfaces before modern fields were used?
sand, dirt, or marae grounds
This set of bones protects the heart and lungs.
Ribs
This large muscle group covers your lower back and helps with lifting and posture.
latissimus dorsi
This type of joint allows movement in all directions, found in the shoulder and hip.
Ball-and-socket joint
Kotahitanga can be seen in haka performances before sports matches. This famous haka is performed by the All Blacks. What is this haka called?
Ka Mate
The legend behind Kī-o-Rahi is about Rahi and his journey. What was he trying to do?
Rescue his wife, Te Ara
The scientific name for the collarbone.
Clavicle
The muscle responsible for extending the arm at the elbow.
Triceps
The type of joint found in the knee and elbow, allowing movement in one direction.
Hinge joint
Besides teamwork, kotahitanga can also be applied to an aspect of Māori culture, where people come together to share knowledge and support each other. What is this?
Whānau
In Māori culture, playing Kī-o-Rahi isn’t just about competition. It also serves as a way to connect with what?
Whakapapa (ancestors/heritage).