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As a PE educator you need to develop two important ability: (a) Athletic Ability and (b)
Teaching Ability
The word “HEALTH” is often associated only with physical fitness, but there are other
components of health
FITNESS means “readiness”. Fit people are better equipped than non-fit people.
The level of fitness includes all aspects of health and life.
It affects physical, mental, and social health
WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?
The term “physical activity” describes many forms of movement, including activities
that involve the large skeletal muscles.
Activities that involves the small skeletal muscles (e.g. playing board games, drawing,
and writing) are important, but they do not provide the health benefits of activities that
involve the large skeletal muscles and require substantial energy expenditure.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE
Physical Activity is a general sports, dance, and activities done at work or at home,
such as walking, climbing stairs, or moving the lawn.
When people do physical activity especially for the purpose of getting fit, we say they
are doing exercise.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EXERCISE AND SPORT
EXERCISE
A form of physical activity done primarily to improve one’s health and fitness
SPORTS
AEOROBIC light to vigorous intensity physical activity that requires more oxygen than
sedentary behavior and thus promotes cardiovascular fitness and other health benefits
(e.g. jumping, rope, biking, swimming, running, playing soccer basketball or volleyball)
ANAEROBIC intense physical that is short in duration and requires a breakdown of
energy sources in the absence of sufficient oxygen. Energy sources are replenished
as an individual recovers from the activity. Anaerobic activity (e.g. sprinting during the
running, swimming, or biking) requires maximal performance during the brief period.
LIFESTYLE physical activity typically performed on a routine basis (house chores,
walking, climbing stairs etc.) which is usually light to moderate in intensity.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PLAY activity that requires substantial energy expenditure (e.g.
playing tag, jumping rope etc.) play is the activity with flexible rules, usually self-
selected for the purpose of having fun or recreational.
SPORTS activity that involves competition.
WEIGHT-BEARING activity that requires people to move their own weight.
COMPONENTS OF OVERLOAD
Duration
AEROBIC 20-60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity
STREGTH 1-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
STRETCHING Stretch all muscle groups and hold positions for 10-30 seconds
PROGRESSION is closely associated with principle of overload. The exercise program must
systematically progress so that the appropriate physiological systems continue to be
overloaded. It is important to note however, that excessive overload could lead to exhaustion
(burn – out), injury or impaired performance.
SPECIFICITY states that the specific type of exercise you do determine the specific benefit
you receive. Different kinds and amounts of activity produce very specific and different benefits
REVERSIBILITY simply states that if an individual stops to exercise, the body returns to its
initial level of fitness
Build
Diet
Exercise
Physical disability
Illness and fatigue
Drug taking
Stress
Environment
Age
Gender
SEDENTARY LIFESTLYE
Cardiovascular disease
1. Congestive heart failure
2. Hypertension
3. Coronary heart disease
4. Atherosclerosis
Musculoskeletal disorders
1. Osteoarthritis
2. Osteoporosis
3. Back pain
4. Bone fractures and connective tissue
Psychological disorders
1. Mood
2. Depression
3. Anxiety
Pulmonary diseases
1. Emphysema
2. Chronic Bronchitis
3. Asthma
Cancer
1. Breast
2. Colo
3. Lung
4. Prostate
Weight Management
1. Obesity
2. Diabetes
3. Overweight
FITNESS
Participating in physical activity is beneficial to people of all ages. Physical activity contributes
to fitness, a state in which people’s health characteristics and behaviors enhance the quality
of their lives
Good health or physical condition, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition
TYPES OF FITNESS
The ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel during sustained
physical activity (aerobic fitness)
To improve your cardiorespiratory endurance, try activities that keep your heart rate
elevated at a safe level for a sustained length of time such as walking, swimming, or
cycling
It is very important because the more cardiovascular fit you are, the healthier your
lungs, heart and vascular system is.
Body Composition
Refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone and other vital parts of the body
Body composition is important to consider for health and managing your weight
Having a poor body composition has many negative physical and psychological effects
Flexibility
Different sports require different parts of skill-related fitness. Many sports require
several parts. For example, a skater might have a good agility, but may not possess
good power.
Some people have more natural ability in skill areas than others
Good health does not come from being good in skill-related fitness.
Speed
The ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time. People
with leg speed can run fast, while people with good arm speed can throw fast or hit a
ball that is thrown fast.
Agility
The ability to change the position of your body quickly and to control body’s
movements. People with good agility are most likely to be good at activities such as
diving, soccer, ice skating wrestling etc.
Coordination
The ability to move body parts smoothly and accurately in response to what your
senses tell you
Balance
The ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving. People with good
balance are most likely to be good in activities such as gymnastics, ice skating,
rhythmic gymnastics, ski-jumping, surfing, etc.
Power
Is the ability to use strength and speed. People with good power might have the ability
tom put the shot, throw the discus, high jump, play football, speed, swim, speed skate,
etc.
Reaction Time
The amount of time it takes to move once you realize the need to act. People with good
reaction time are able to make fast starts in track or swimming, or to dodge a fast attack
in fencing or karate.
Physical inactivity is one of the top 10 leading causes of death and disability in the
developed world
Exercise improves our body and minds
Even moderate exercise has many health benefits
It is important to set fitness goals that are realistic and meaningful for you
It takes time to make fitness part of a lifestyle, and we will all have ups and downs in
following our exercise programs
Exercise feels good!