Basic knowledge on Physical Education (P.E)

provides a basic knowledge of Physical Education.

1. What is Physical education?

2. Physical Education (PE) PE is an integral part of education and it is designed to promote maximum development of an individual’s physical, mental, social and emotional well-being through body movement using selected physical activities ( Nsele , 2022). L earn to move… Move to learn…

3. Importance of physical education Preserves cultural heritage by educating learners about different sports and their history of origin from where it has been culturally influenced (Physical education, 2017). Educates on the importance of making health lifestyle decision. Educates learners about maintaining good social relations and how to behave through holistic development. Identifies talent and provide training .

4. Importance of physical fitness according to Physical education and fitness (2020) Increases chances of a long healthy life. Make your bones strong. Keeps the mind sharp. Improves your mood. Helps you to sleep better

5. Benefits of warming up before any physical activity. To avoid injury To improve our performance. To prepare the heart rate for the activity (Physical education, 2008).

6. Benefits of cooling down after any physical activity. Decrease heart rate Have a smooth transition Prevents dizziness and headaches (physical education, 2008).

7. Components of physical fitness Health related fitness Skill related fitness

8. Health related fitness Cardio- respiratory endurance is the ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen to the muscles that are working during an exercise ( Ncele , 2022). Flexibility the range of movements at various joints. Body Composition The percentage of the body fat as compared to the lean body mass ( Ncele , 2022). Muscular strength the amount of force that can be produced when a single muscle contracts. Muscular Endurance the ability of the muscles to continue moving over a long time.

9. Skill related fitness Coordination the ability to integrate hand and foot movements or eye and hand movement ( Mthethwa , 2023). Agility the ability of the body to change direction quickly. Balance the ability to maintain upright posture while moving. Speed the ability to move quickly from point A to point B on a straight line. Power the ability to do strength work at a high pace. Reaction time the amount of time it takes to get moving ( Mthethwa , 2023).

10. Activities for developing physical fitness Aerobic Activities Anaerobic activities

11. Aerobic activities Cycling Aerobic dance Hiking Jumping jacks Jump rope

12. Anaerobic activities Sprinting Running Weight lifting Circuit training Strength training

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