P.E

• Michael Jordan is considered by many basketball fanatics and experts as the greatest basketball player of all time
• Before he reached where he is now, he went through one of his life's lowest times. He was cut from varsity basketball team
• He pushed himself to be better by practicing harder to improve his skills and understand the game better
• The rest is history as he dominated the highest level of professional basketball and went on to become a sports icon
• Sports


  An activity that requires physical action and skills where individuals or team compete under a set of rules
• Types of sports


  • Individual
  • Dual
  • Team
• Individual sports


  Played by one participant on each competing side
• Dual sports


  Played by two competing sides
• Team sports


  Played with three or more players
• Some individual and dual sports can be played in teams, depending on the tournament and sponsoring sports organization
• Some sports can also be played indoors, outdoors, or both
• It is necessary to learn the basic of each sport in order to properly play the game
• Understanding how the game is played is most essential
• The benefits of participating in a physical activity is the most significant in whichever sports
• Popular individual and dual games

  • Badminton
  • Bowling
  • Boxing
  • Lawn Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Table Tennis
  • Skating
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Swimming
• Team sports


  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
• Individual/dual sports


  Foster a higher amount of discipline, self-confidence, focus, and passion. The individual player is solely responsible for winning or losing; succeeding or failing
• Team sports


  Many variables are considered to determine the success or failure of the team. Although individual qualities and skills are helpful, performance will not rely on a single talent. A team's performance or success depends on the collective efforts of all its players
• In playing any type of sports, it is important to have focus, clear understanding of the game, and work ethics in mastering the skills
• Important aspects to consider in learning a sport

  • History
  • Court Dimensions/Venue
  • Equipment and Gear
  • Technical and Tactical Skills
  • Rules of the Game
  • Officiating
• Technical skills in table tennis

  • Grip (Shakehand, Penhold)
  • Ready Position
  • Forehand and Backhand
  • Basic Hitting
  • Topspin Serve
  • Basic Position, Forehand and Backhand Drive
  • Forehand and Backhand Push
• Technical skills in badminton

  • Grip (Handshake Grip, Forehand and Backhand)
  • Ready Position and Footwork
  • Serve (Long, Short Forehand and Backhand)
  • Forehand and Backhand Overhead Stroke
  • Forehand and Backhand Clear
  • Forehand and Backhand Drop
  • Forehand and Backhand Smash
  • Forehand and Backhand Drive
• Technical skills in basketball

  • Footwork
  • Pivoting
  • Catching the Ball
  • Dribbling
  • Passing
  • Shooting
  • Rebounding
• Technical skills in softball

  • Throwing
  • Catching
  • Fielding
  • Flyballs and Ground Balls
  • Playing Catcher
  • Pitching
  • Batting
  • Baserunning
  • Sliding
• Technical skills in volleyball

  • Stance (ready position of the body and foot)
  • Service (underhand, sidearm, and overhand serve)
  • Tossing (underhand and overhand or finger toss)
  • Passing/receiving (forearm pass, overhand, and digpass)
  • Attacking
  • Blocking
  • Defensive skills (Rolling/sliding)
• Technical skills


  The basic or fundamental skills needed to play the game. These are required in all sports. It advances in degrees or levels as a player practices or gets used to doing the skill
• Tactical skills


  The decision-making skills or strategies used in different situations during the game. These may vary depending on the trainer or coach, skill level of an athlete, or the strength and weakness of the opposing team. The use of tactical decision during a game is called Game Sense
• Five steps in teaching tactical skills

  • Distinguishing the important decisions
  • Establishing essential knowledge for athletes
  • Recognizing the signals in situations
  • Giving appropriate tactical options
  • Planning a practice game
• Considerations in planning a training/practice

  • Preparation/Planning
  • Training Proper
• Factors to consider in choosing a sport

  • Weather extremities for an outdoor sports activity
  • Enjoyment derived from the activity
  • Previous activity tried and enjoyed
  • Financial capacity of budget
  • State of health and level of fitness
  • Other alternative activities that will give motivation
• Health-related physical fitness


  • Aerobic capacity
  • Muscular strength
  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Body composition
• Skill-related physical fitness


  • Agility
  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Power
  • Reaction time
  • Speed
• One of the factors that influence skill-related performance is heredity; however, most fitness skills can be developed and improved
• Different sports skills can be used in using your FITT goals to achieve you health related fitness
• Examples of sports and movement in each component of skill-related fitness

  • See table in source material
• Safety measures to avoid unnecessary injuries in playing games of sports


  • Safety Equipment
  • Hydration
  • Perform Moderate-Intensity Physical Activity
  • Weather Condition