FITNESS ENHANCEMENT

THROUGH INVASION GAMES

What are some reasons why most children
don’t play traditional games anymore?

What is fitness?
Fitness is the well-being of a person
and determines the ability of his /her
body to perform well in work and
leisure activities.
What are the indicator of fitness?
Involvement in any physical activity can make one fit.
The following indicate if you are in shape.

1. You feel refreshed and relaxed.

2. You are always in good mood.
3. You have a normal weight.
4. You sleep well.
5. You look good.
6. You feel strong and energetic.
7. You are always happy.
8. You have a positive outlook in life.
9. Your body is free from disease.
 Invasion Games
Invasion games or territory
games are activities that show the
player’s ability to move into a
space to goal, to occupy the
opponents’ space, and to defend
their space.
TYPES OF INVASION GAMES
EXAMPLES:
THROWING THE TARGET
•Basketball
•Tumbang Preso
HITTING WITH A STICK OR FOOT
•Soccer
•Futsal
CARRYING OR STOPPING ACROSS A
LINE
•Chess
•Games of the Generals
JUMPING, RUNNING, OR
CROSSING OVER
•Patintero
•Lawin at Sisiw
STEALING AND CATCHING
•Agawan Base
•Agawang Sulok
SKILLS DEVELOPED IN INVASION
GAMES
Playing invasion games will hone your skills
in the following:
1. Tactical Skills
2. Eye and Body Coordination
3. Critical Thinking Skills
4. Interception Skills
5. Catching Skills
6. Communication Skills
7. Defending Skills
8. Agility
STRATEGIES IN PLAYING INVASION
GAMES
In order to score or win in an invasion game,
the players must:
1. Maintain object/ball possession.
2. Avoid opponents and attackers.
3. Maintain space between himself/herself
and teammates.
4. Protect space or goal.
5. Prevent opponents from invading or
scoring.
6. Keep the ball/object in possession.
7. Gain and regain possession of the
ball/ object.
8. Contain space.
9. Anticipate opponents’ moves.
10. Stay away from opponents’
space.
VALUES DEVELOPED IN PLAYING
INVASION GAMES
1. Confidence
2. Respect
3. Determination
4. Responsibility
5. Teamwork
6. Positive Attitude
7. Discipline
8. Sportsmanship
9. Honesty
10. Patience
11. Camaraderie
12. Cooperation
BENEFITS FROM PLAYING INVASION GAMES
1. You feel relaxed because you are happy while
playing.
2. You have stronger immune system because your
body’s natural defense.
3. You always have good because you play with
friends who inspire you.
4. You become more flexible because you stretch
those bones and muscles as you play.
5. You can have good skin because you sweet and it
could flush toxins.
6. You can maintain proper posture and weight.