Physical Education Is an instruction in physical exercise and games, especially in schools. Is the optimum development of an individual physically, emotionally, socially and mentally through properly – selected physical activities. 2
Physical Education Physically – develops one’s body Emotionally – learn to accept failure Socially – learn to mingle with one another Mentally – develop technique / strategies
What is physical fitness?
Physical Fitness . Is the ability of the body to function effect ively and efficiently without undue fatigue in work, leisure activities to meet emergency situation and resist diseases from sedentary lifestyles . 5
Is an important part of health, and this means that your lungs, heart, skeleton and muscles all work together smoothly to carry out your daily activities. Physical fitness is defined as the ability of an individual to perform regular day to day activities without undue fatigue and still has the energy to enjoy leisure and to meet emergencies . 6
Fitness Fitness is defined as a condition in which and individual has enough energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy life. Measure of a person’s ability to perform physical activities requiring: Endurance Strength Flexibility
Physical Fitness Includes; 8 Skill Related Fitness Health Related Fitness
SKILL RELATED FITNESS 9
SPEED The ability to perform a task or move from one point to another in a shortest possible time. Amount of distance travelled in one direction in comparison to time. 10
BALANCE The ability to stay in equilibrium in relation to changes in body position 11
COORDINATION It is the integration with hand and or foot movements with senses. putting relevant motor programs in correct order. 12
AGILITY Is the ability to quickly shift or changes direction of the body from one point to the other. 13
REACTION TIME Is the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus. 14
POWER Is the ability to perform one maximum effort in a shortest possible time. It is the product of both strength and speed. 15
HEALTHRELATED FITNESS 16
MUSCULAR STRENGTH It is the maximum pull or push that can be exerted one time by the muscle group. 17
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE Is the ability of the muscle to exert maximal effort in a brief duration. 18
CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE Is the ability of the lungs, heart and blood vessels to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity. 19
FLEXIBILITY The ability of the muscles and joints to go through a full range of motion. 20
BODY COMPOSITION Refers to proportion of lean body mass to fat body mass. 21
EXAMPLE ACTIVITY 22 WEIGHT (kg) BMI = _______________ HEIGHT (m)2 *BMI BMI WEIGHT STATUS *below 18.5 18.5 – 24.9 25.0 – 29.9 30.0 – 34.9 35.0 – 39.9 *above 40 Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obesity class I Obesity class II Obesity class III
23 Factors affecting Fitness Drug Taking Build Exercise Age Gender (Sex) Diet Illness and Fatigue Stress Physical Disability Environment Factors Affecting Fitness
Benefits of Physical Fitness Your heart becomes stronger and works more efficiently. You can lose weight if you combine exercise and healthy eating. You feel better about yourself. You are less likely to be anxious or depressed and feel more positive. You may be able to bring down a slightly raise blood pressure to normal. You are likely to drink less alcohol and cut down or stop smoking. You are less likely to suffer from low back pain. You will fell positive benefits if you have a specific health problem such as lung disease, diabetes, arthritis or renal disease, or have had an organ transplant. 24
Physical Activity (PA) Recommendations / Guidelines The new guidelines include the following points: The intensity at which we exercise is key and light activity such as strolling, and housework is unlikely to have much positive impact on the health of most people. For aerobic exercise to be beneficial it must raise your heartbeat and make you sweat. The more exercise you do, the batter. Everyone should do a minimum of 150 minutes a week of moderate – intensity aerobic exercise but that really is the minimum for health benefits. If you can go beyond 150 minutes, you’ll gain even more health benefits. Sedentary time (time spent sitting down to watch tv , use a computer, read or listen to music) is bad for your health, even for those who are achieving 150 minutes of exercise a week. 25
Recommendations and Guidelines 26 Moderate Intensity Vigorous Intensity Very Vigorous Activity Muscle Strengthening Activity Young people (5-18 years old) Walking to school Play ground activities Riding scooter Skateboarding Rollerblading Walking the dog Cycling on level ground or ground with few hills Walking Running Games such as tug of war Skipping with a rope Swinging on paly ground equipment bar Gymnastics Climbing Sit ups, press ups, and other similar exercises Basketball Dance Football Rugby Tennis Gymnastics Rock climbing Football Basketball Tennis Dance Resistance exercises with bands, weight machines or handled weights Aerobics Running Netball Hockey Badminton Skipping with a rope Martial arts Sit ups / press ups and other similar exercises
Recommendations and Guidelines 27 Moderate Intensity Vigorous Intensity Very Vigorous Activity Muscle Strengthening Activity Adults (19 – 64 years old) Brisk walking Water aerobics Riding a bike Dancing Double tennis Pushing a lawn mower Hiking Rollerblading Jogging or running Swimming fast Riding a bike fast or on hills Walking up the stairs Sports like football, rugby., netball, and hockey Skipping rope Aerobics Gymnastics Martial arts Lifting heavy weights Circuit training Sprinting up hills Interval running Running up stairs Spinning classes Carrying heavy shopping bags Yoga Pilates Tai – chi Lifting weights Working with resistance bands Doing exercises that use your own body weight, such us push ups and sit ups Heavy gardening such as digging and shovelling Wheeling a wheelchair Lifting and carrying children
Recommendations and Guidelines 28 Moderate Intensity Vigorous Intensity Very Vigorous Activity Muscle Strengthening Activity Older Adults (65 and over) Getting up to make a cup of tea Moving around your home Walking at a slow pace Vacuuming Making the bed Standing up Brisk walking Water aerobics Riding a bike Dancing Double tennis Pushing a lawn mower Hiking Jogging or running Aerobics Swimming fast Riding a bike fast or on hills Singles tennis football Hiking up hill Energetic dancing Martial arts Carrying heavy shopping bags Yoga Pilates Tai – chi Lifting weights Working with resistance bands Doing exercises that use your own body weight, such us push ups and sit ups Heavy gardening such as digging and shovelling