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tackles essential topics concerning physical activities. nurture knowledge and skills in physical development
Physical Education
set of abilities possessed to perform physical activities. Condition of the body to cope from the demands of daily activities
Physical Fitness
activities involved body movements due to muscular contractions that result to expenditure of energy
Physical Activity
planned program of physical activities designed to improve physical fitness level
Exercise
Importance of Physical Education
Improve Physical Fitness, skill development, regular healthful physical activity, support of other subject areas, self discipline, improved judgment, stress reduction, strengthened peer relationship, improve self-confidence and self-esteem, experience setting goals
3 main types of physical activity
Aerobic, Muscle-strengthening, bone-strengthening
means “with oxygen” it forces body to use oxygen. also means cardio, or endurance activity. improves cardiovascular endurance, respiratory capacity, muscular endurance
Aerobic Activities
collectively called as resistance training, it improves muscle strength and power
Muscle-strengthening activities
also called as weight bearing or weigh loading activity, produces force on the bones to strengthen and bone growth
Bone-strengthening activities
requires the muscle to contract against an external load to improve muscle strength, and endurance, and bone strength. Uses your muscle at high intensity at short period of time
Anaerobic/Resistance exercise
Anaerobic exercises help in:
develop stronger muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness (VO2 max), strengthen bones, decrease osteoporosis etc.
Examples of anaerobic exercises:
Pull-ups/chin-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, isometrics
exercise that involves exerting force to pull oneself up to reach a certain height with the support of a fixed beam.
Pull-ups/Chin-ups
Exercise involving the chest, arms, upper back, shoulders, short but intense bursts of energy to push up and lower the body
Push-ups
In a supine position with back completely on the floor, one must rise and touch the knee with the butt on the ground
Sit-ups
Involves a particular group of muscle. Exercise used to strengthen an injured muscle or damaged due to an accident
Isometrics
Quality of being able and suitable to do certain tasks or demands. It covers physical well-being, balanced mental state, emotional stability and spiritual soundness.
Fitness
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity.
Health
Seven dimensions of well-being
Physical Wellness, Emotional wellness, Intellectual wellness, Social wellness, Career wellness, Environmental wellness, Spiritual wellness
Balanced lifestyle includes:
Enough rest and sleep, optimistic outlook in life, organized and realistic priorities, good relationship with family and friends, interests and hobbies that develop intellect, talent, and skills, proper hygiene, holistic ethics, value, and spirituality, determination to succeed and being responsible and responsive member of society
It consists of specific components that have a relationship with good health, reduces risk of illness, and hypo kinetic diseases or conditions
Health-Related Fitness
Health-Related Fitness is composed of:
Cardio-respiratory endurance, Muscular endurance, Muscular strength, Flexibility, Body composition
Combination of the circulatory and respiratory system, the ability to supply oxygen throughout the body. Efficiency of the heart, vessels, and lungs while performing continuous activity.
Cardio-respiratory endurance
Ability of the muscles to continue to perform after a long period of time
Muscular endurance