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Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1 Blog Entry

Joshua Garcia

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

BSEMC – GD1A

Dr. Jashrell John B. Ordoña

October 1, 2023
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER IN ITS FITNESS EDITION

You'll have been astounded to see the word “fitness” is somehow associated with a career

of being a “software developer.” Work out isn't almost looking way better physically. Normal

work out for program designers can help progress our brain, memory, problem-solving abilities,

and generally mental dexterity: things that are once in a while talked approximately but

fundamental in our everyday lives, particularly when managing with complex issues such as

creating unused components, solving bugs, or indeed having structural or troublesome gatherings.

In this article, I am reaching to clarify what is physical education, the brief history of it and

how it benefits a career of being a software developer.

Physical Education is a way of learning that involves using our bodies. The goal is to help

students become physically fit and learn about movement and safety. They will use this knowledge

to participate in various activities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle. It also helps students

feel more of themselves and learn skills that can be used in many different situations. These skills

include working well with others, talking effectively, thinking creatively and critically, and

understanding and enjoying beauty. These things, along with teaching students’ positive values

and attitudes in PE, help students have a strong base for their learning throughout their whole life.

Physical education has been around since the beginning of human society. It

started with teaching basic skills needed for survival, like hunting. In the past, the

old Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian societies had customs of doing exercises and being

active. They usually did this through sports competitions, military training, and

martial arts. The Japanese custom of including physical exercise in everyday life

comes from Bushido, which means "the way of the warrior. " The first mention of a
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sports competition can be found in an old Greek story called the Iliad, written by

Homer. The ancient Greeks also started a tradition of athletic games called the

Olympic Games. These games began around the year 800 B. CE.

Here could be a list of several cognitive benefits of standard work out, and why they are

vital for software developers:

1. Work out Moves forward our memory and considering abilities

. As designers, we ought to depend on our memory and considering abilities about all day

long. We are continually requiring keeping in mind code patterns and changes, errands, and client

stories so that we are able fathom unused issues and keep in mind to raise questions and concepts

in gatherings.

2. Work out boosts our cognitive capacities

The brain’s cognitive capacities are what help us to perform errands. They permit us to get,

handle, and change data. Since working with data is all we do as computer program designers, I

think able to all concur that it would be a colossal advantage on the off chance that we gave those

skills the conditions they ought to genuinely prosper.

3. Work out makes a difference reduce stress

Working up a sweat makes a difference oversee both physical and mental stretch. Physical

movement can imitate the impacts of stress, effectively making a difference your body hone

overcoming those impacts.

4. Work out progresses our temperament

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Since we are continually association and collaborating with others, a great disposition can

significantly impact our work as software engineers.

5. Work out increases relaxation and loans superior rest

In our careers as computer program designers, rest may be a pivotal component of our

victory. Without a great night’s rest, our work may well be impaired by the effects of rest hardship,

such as memory issues, inconvenience concentrating, and indeed a debilitated resistant framework,

which seem lead to sickness and require us to require days off from our work.

If starting to exercise feels like too much, remember that it's better to start somewhere than

to not start at all. Try to think creatively and don't stress too much about how you are exercising.

Whether you are walking by yourself or with a pet, jogging, doing yoga or meditating, going to

the gym, or following a workout video on YouTube, studies have shown that all types of exercise

can help reduce stress and maintain good mental health. This is particularly important for people

in jobs like software development, where mental focus is crucial. The most important thing is to

find something you like doing and keep doing it.

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Physical education. (2022, October 24). Education Bureau.

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Physical education - New World Encyclopedia. (n.d.).

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Physical_education#History

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