Assault course
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Assault course
An Assault course (pronounced: /əˈsɔːlt kɔːrs/), also known as an obstacle course, is a series of challenging physical obstacles an individual, team, or group must navigate, usually while being timed.
Etymology
The term "assault course" is of military origin and it comes from the training courses used by the military to train soldiers in physical fitness, tactical maneuvering, and combat techniques.
Related Terms
- Physical fitness: A state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
- Military training: This refers to the training which is given to soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines to prepare them for military and combat operations.
- Obstacle: An object, thing, action or situation that causes an obstruction.
- Teamwork: The combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient.
See also
- Parkour: A training discipline using movement that developed from military obstacle course training.
- Adventure racing: A combination of two or more endurance disciplines, including navigation, cross-country running, mountain biking, paddling and climbing and related rope skills.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Assault course
- Wikipedia's article - Assault course
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